Safety and Rescue Equipment

Federal Supply Class (FSC: 4240

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 4240

Group Description: Firefighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 42

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 42

Page 1 of 76

NSN Format for Safety and Rescue Equipment

4240XXXXXXXXX
Group
FSG
ClassNCBIdentifier
FSC
Federal Supply Class
NIIN
NSN
FSC 4240 Safety and Rescue Equipment
FSC 4240 Safety and Rescue Equipment

Includes Portable Fire Escapes; Safety Nets, Nonbuoyant.

Excludes Divers' Suits; Fixed Fire Escapes.

Additional Information for Safety and Rescue Equipment Additional Information for Safety and Rescue Equipment

NATO Supply Class 4240 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 42, which encompasses Firefighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment; and Environmental Protection Equipment and Materials.

NATO Supply Class 4240 specifically focuses on Safety and Rescue Equipment. This class includes a wide range of equipment and devices designed to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in various emergency situations.

Some examples of Safety and Rescue Equipment in this class include:

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): This includes items such as helmets, gloves, protective clothing, and footwear designed to protect individuals from hazards in rescue and emergency situations.

2. Respiratory Protection Equipment: This includes masks, respirators, and breathing apparatus used to protect individuals from inhaling harmful substances or contaminated air.

3. Life-Saving Equipment: This includes devices such as life jackets, life rafts, and lifebuoys used to rescue individuals in water-related emergencies.

4. Rescue Tools and Equipment: This includes tools like cutting devices, hydraulic rescue tools, and lifting equipment used to extricate individuals from vehicles or collapsed structures.

5. Communication and Signaling Equipment: This includes devices such as radios, emergency beacons, and signaling mirrors used to establish communication and alert others in emergency situations.

6. First Aid and Medical Equipment: This includes items like first aid kits, medical supplies, and stretchers used to provide immediate medical assistance in emergency situations.

It is important to note that the specific items included in NATO Supply Class 4240 may vary depending on the specific requirements and standards set by NATO member countries.

NSN by Country NSN by Country

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 4240 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 4240

What is Federal Supply Class 4240?
FSC 4240 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 4240) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Safety and Rescue Equipment.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 4240?
NSC 4240 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 4240 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Safety and Rescue Equipment.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 4240 in?
FSC 4240 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 42 which contains .
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 4240 in?
NSC 4240 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 42 which contains .

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 4240 Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 4240

What is a Goggles Headband? 49 Items
A Goggles Headband (HEADBAND,GOGGLES) is a narrow band designed to be attached to the frame of goggles and fit around the head to hold the goggles in position. It may be adjustable in length.
What is a Pole Climbers? 19 Items
A Pole Climbers (CLIMBERS,POLE) is l-shaped bars bearing spur points or gaffs and designed for strapping to the legs to assist in climbing poles.
What is a Dial Indicating Pressure Gage? 274 Items
A Dial Indicating Pressure Gage (GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING) is an instrument designed to measure air, gas, fluid, and vapor pressure by means of an internal pressure sensitive element (bellows, bourdon tube, transducer/transmitter and the like) which transmits energy, by direct linkage, to the indicating pointer of a scale or a digital display, calibrated in units of pressure.It may include a temperature equivalent scale.For items that do not have an internal pressure sensitive element see INDICATOR, PRESSURE.
What is an Industrial Safety Belt? 403 Items
An Industrial Safety Belt (BELT,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL) is an adjustable band of flexible material having means for connecting the ends designed to be worn on the person by workmen such as linemen, firemen, forestry workers and the like, which, when used with a safety strap or life line, affords support and protection against falling. It may or may not come equipped with leg supports or leg loops. Excludes BELT,AIRCRAFT SAFETY.
What is an Industrial Safety Strap? 167 Items
An Industrial Safety Strap (STRAP,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL) is a strip of leather or webbing with buckle and two snap hooks designed to be used with a safety belt by workmen, such as linemen, firemen, forestry workers and the like, to afford support and protection against falling.
What is a Hand Held Arc Viewing Shield? 54 Items
A Hand Held Arc Viewing Shield (SHIELD,ARC VIEWING,HAND HELD) is a hand supported single aperture mask designed to protect the user's eyes and may cover part or all of the face, ears, neck and head. It may be furnished without filter glass and/or cover glass. Excludes FACESHIELD, INDUSTRIAL and HELMET, WELDER'S.
What is an Industrial Safety Harness? 536 Items
An Industrial Safety Harness (HARNESS,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL) is an arrangement of waist band, shoulder straps and hardware such as buckles and RING, DEE. The D-ring is designed to accommodate a life line. It is used for support, protection, raising and/or lowering the wearer working in precarious places such as manholes, tanks, and the like. It may be equipped with a life line and adjustable leg supports.
What is a Gas Mask? 315 Items
A Gas Mask (MASK,GAS) is an individual respiratory protective device having a CANISTER, GAS MASK as the air purifying element; designed to protect the wearer against inhalation of gases, fumes and smokes. The facepiece may be connected to the canister by a flexible hose, or it may be designed for attaching directly to the canister. Excludes respiratory protective devices designed to regenerate expired air. Excludes MASK, OXYGEN; MASK, AIR LINE; MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL and RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.
Filter,Gas 276 Items
What is a Gas-Particulate Filter? 283 Items
A Gas-Particulate Filter (FILTER,GAS-PARTICULATE) is an item consisting of mechanical and chemical filters designed to eliminate from the contaminated air passing through it, biological organisms, radioactive particles, and toxic and/or irritating chemical gases and vapors likely to be used in warfare. It is designed for specific use with FILTER UNIT, GAS-PARTICULATE. It may be supplied with a FRAME,MOUNTING,GAS-PARTICULATE. It may or may not have a regulator.
Filter,Particulate 720 Items
What is an Air Filtering Respirator Cartridge? 347 Items
An Air Filtering Respirator Cartridge (CARTRIDGE,RESPIRATOR,AIR FILTERING) is a self-contained unit designed for placement in the holder of a respirator or air line mask. It may consist of a filtering element of fibrous material such as felt, paper, or the like secured between two end plates; or it may be a cylindrical container of light weight construction having flat or slightly rounded ends which may be either perforated or of wire mesh, filled with charcoal or chemicals which absorb contaminants from the air passing through it. See also FILTER, RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.
Filter,Respirator,Air Filtering 335 Items
What is an Industrial Goggles? 840 Items
An Industrial Goggles (GOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL) is goggles designed for eye protection against industrial hazards, such as impact, dust, splash, fumes, gases, or injurious rays. Excludes GOGGLES, FLYERS'; GOGGLES, SUN and goggles having corrective lenses.
What is a Climbers' Straps? 14 Items
A Climbers' Straps (STRAPS,CLIMBERS') is strips of leather or webbing designed specifically for securing climbers to the wearer's legs. One end of each strap has a buckle. They may or may not have pads.
What is a Welder's Helmet? 276 Items
A Welder's Helmet (HELMET,WELDER'S) is a loose-fitting, single-aperture mask supported on the head by a headgear or headband. It is designed to protect the wearer's eyes, ears, neck, and head during welding operations. It may be furnished without filter glass and cover glass. Excludes FACESHIELD, INDUSTRIAL.
What is a Shin Guard? 55 Items
A Shin Guard (GUARD,SHIN) is excludes GUARD, LEG, BASEBALL.
What is an Industrial Spectacles? 619 Items
An Industrial Spectacles (SPECTACLES,INDUSTRIAL) is spectacles designed for protection against impact and/or light radiation. Does not include spectacles having corrective lenses.
What is a Drinking Tube? 25 Items
A Drinking Tube (TUBE,DRINKING) is a straight or bent tube specifically designed for the purpose of drinking beverages. The straight tube may have a flexible section to permit bending.
What is an Armored Vehicle Gas-Particulate Filter Unit Installation Kit? 10 Items
An Armored Vehicle Gas-Particulate Filter Unit Installation Kit (INSTALLATION KIT,GAS-PARTICULATE FILTER UNIT,ARMORED VEHICLE) is a collection of items for the installation of individual face type FILTER UNIT, GAS-PARTICULATE in armored vehicles.
What is a Respirator Outfit? 130 Items
A Respirator Outfit is an individual protective device designed to provide clean air from an uncontaminated source to personnel in confined spaces where high concentrations of gases or low oxygen content exist. May include facepiece(s), safety harness, blower, hose, hood, vest, air regulating valve, and explosimeter. Excludes RESPIRATOR, PORTABLE; BREATHING APPARATUS, SELF-CONTAINED; and ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNIT, PERSONNEL, SELF-CONTAINED.
What is a Protective Shelter Antiback Draft Valve? 24 Items
A Protective Shelter Antiback Draft Valve (VALVE,ANTIBACK DRAFT,PROTECTIVE SHELTER) is an item consisting of a metal frame, to which is attached a hinged metal flapper plate. The fluctuating flapper plate automatically regulates the pressure between the outer air locks and the atmosphere of protective shelters. Excludes DRAFT CONTROL, FLUE, AUTOMATIC.
What is an Oxygen Mask? 88 Items
An Oxygen Mask (MASK,OXYGEN) is a device consisting of a facepiece which partially covers the face, having a breathing tube and a coupling for connecting to a regulated supply of oxygen. The device may be of the rebreathing type or of the demand type and may be used for rescue operation or to supply the wearer with oxygen when flying at high altitudes. It may include regulating device(s) but does not include oxygen cylinder(s). Excludes MASK, ORONASAL.
What is an Oxygen Mask Nosepiece? 23 Items
An Oxygen Mask Nosepiece (NOSEPIECE,OXYGEN MASK) is a rigid item which serves as a reinforcement for the nose region and has accommodations to hold in place the elastic band of the oxygen mask.
What is an Industrial Goggles Lens? 381 Items
An Industrial Goggles Lens (LENS,GOGGLES,INDUSTRIAL) is a replacement unit for GOGGLES, INDUSTRIAL.
What is an Air Filtering Respirator? 723 Items
An Air Filtering Respirator (RESPIRATOR,AIR FILTERING) is an individual respiratory protective device, designed to remove organic vapors, solid particles and/or light concentrations of poisonous gas if with chemical cartridge(s). It may include a hood designed to cover user's head.
What is an Oxygen Generating Breathing Apparatus? 130 Items
An Oxygen Generating Breathing Apparatus (BREATHING APPARATUS,OXYGEN GENERATING) is a portable respiratory protective device designed to generate oxygen from chemicals and provide respirable air to the wearer by means of a closed recycling system without recourse to atmospheric air supply.
What is a Breathing Apparatus Oxygen Generating Canister? 38 Items
A Breathing Apparatus Oxygen Generating Canister (CANISTER,OXYGEN GENERATING,BREATHING APPARATUS) is a metal container filled with chemicals which absorb carbon dioxide and moisture from exhaled breath and generates oxygen for breathing. It is designed for use with a BREATHING APPARATUS, OXYGEN GENERATING. For canisters designed for use in a rebreathing unit to absorb carbon dioxide, see CANISTER, CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBENT, OXYGEN REBREATHING UNIT.
What is a Paint Sprayer's Hood? 14 Items
A Paint Sprayer's Hood (HOOD,PAINT SPRAYER'S) is a garment, designed to fit loosely over the head and shoulders and extending part way down over chest and back, having a circular face opening formed with sewed elastic tape.
Lens,Helmet,Welder's 324 Items
What is an Air Line Mask? 114 Items
An Air Line Mask (MASK,AIR LINE) is an individual respiratory protective device consisting of a facepiece flexible breathing tube, air regulating valve, and a quick release hose coupling. The device may also include an air filter for removing foreign particles and odors from the air supply line, an adjustable waist belt, and an air hose with fittings for connecting the device to a supply of compressed air. A bracket is usually provided for attaching the regulating valve to the belt. This device is designed to supply fresh air to the wearer while in dust laden and contaminated areas. Excludes oxygen breathing apparatus. Excludes MASK, GAS; MASK, OXYGEN and RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.
What is a Chemical-Biological Mask Canister? 104 Items
A Chemical-Biological Mask Canister (CANISTER,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK) is an air filtering device designed to be inserted in the facepiece of a MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL. It is designed to remove from the air passing through it toxic and/or irritating chemical vapors, gases and particulate contaminants (dust, fumes, mists, fogs, and smokes) including biological organisms likely to to be used in warfare. It may filter industrial dusts, fumes, mists, fogs and smoke, but is not designed to remove industrial type gases or vapors. See also CANISTER, GAS MASK.
What is a Gas Mask Canister? 178 Items
A Gas Mask Canister (CANISTER,GAS MASK) is the air purifying element of gas mask, consisting of a metal body inclosing a mechanical filter and a chemical filling which absorbs and neutralizes toxic gases and particles in the air, allowing purified air to pass through.
What is a Particulate Canister? 16 Items
A Particulate Canister (CANISTER,PARTICULATE) is a metal container with openings for the passage of air and a protruding spout for attachment to the facepiece or breathing tube of a protective mask. It is designed with an integral mechanical filter for the elimination of all types of particulate contaminants from the air passing through it. Excludes CANISTER, GAS MASK.
What is a Tree And Pole Climber's Set? 47 Items
A Tree And Pole Climber's Set (CLIMBER'S SET,TREE AND POLE) is a pair of L-shaped adjustable length, metallic bars with one long and one short pair of attachable spur points (gaffs). Designed for strapping to the legs to assist in climbing trees and poles.
What is an Air Duct Hose Assembly? 70 Items
An Air Duct Hose Assembly (HOSE ASSEMBLY,AIR DUCT) is a length of HOSE, AIR DUCT with couplings on one or both ends. Excludes items which include a branch hose or fork hose, HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC.
What is an Abrasive Cleaning Hood? 36 Items
An Abrasive Cleaning Hood (HOOD,ABRASIVE CLEANING) is an item made from various materials, which may or may not be coated. This item is intended to fit loosely over the head, neck, and shoulders and is generally utilized for the protection and safety of persons engaged in sand blasting or shot blasting operations.
What is a Gas-Particulate Filter Unit? 288 Items
A Gas-Particulate Filter Unit (FILTER UNIT,GAS-PARTICULATE) is a unit consisting of a power driven fan or blower, gas and particulate filter(s), or gas-particulate filter assembly. It is used for removing biological, chemical, and radiological contaminants from air supplied to buildings, shelters, trailer vans, and the like, or to individual hose connected face masks and/or headpieces.
What is an Industrial Knee Pads? 104 Items
An Industrial Knee Pads (PADS,KNEE,INDUSTRIAL) is a pair of preformed cushions to provide protective covering for the knees. Designed for wear by workers who are required, by nature of their jobs, to operate in a kneeling position.
What is a Webbing Strap? 28 Items
A Webbing Strap (STRAP,WEBBING) is a narrow strip of webbing cut to a definite length, having one or both ends processed. It is usually designed for, and may have, one or more attachments or fasteners, such as BUCKLE; LOOP, STRAP FASTENER; strap end clip; RING, DEE; Hook; and the like. Excludes STRAP, BERTH, MATTRESS RETAINING; STRAP, CHIN; safety straps; and WEBBING, TEXTILE. Do not use if a more specific item name applies.
What is a Carbon Dioxide Absorbent? 25 Items
A Carbon Dioxide Absorbent (ABSORBENT,CARBON DIOXIDE) is the replacement element for a CANISTER, OXYGEN GENERATING, BREATHING APPARATUS.
What is a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus? 503 Items
A Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (BREATHING APPARATUS,SELF-CONTAINED) is a portable respiratory protective device, which supplies respirable air to the wearer from self-contained air cyclinder(s) without recourse to atmospheric air supply. It may have breathing bags. Excludes items which use chemicals to generate oxygen, and RESPIRATOR OUTFIT.
What is a Swimmer's Safety Harness? 64 Items
A Swimmer's Safety Harness (HARNESS,SAFETY,SWIMMER'S) is an adjustable, nylon-web harness for use by swimmers engaged in water rescue operations or by personnel engaged in similar hazardous operations where freedom of arm movement and attachment of a safety line is desirable.
What is a Chemical-Biological Mask? 494 Items
A Chemical-Biological Mask (MASK,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL) is an individual respiratory protective device consisting principally of a facepiece or muzzle-piece, and canister or filter elements. It is designed to protect the respiratory system and face of personnel or animals against chemical or biolgical contamination. Excludes MASK, AIR LINE; MASK, GAS; MASK, OXYGEN; MASK, RIOT CONTROL AGENT; and RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.
What is an Industrial Faceshield? 225 Items
An Industrial Faceshield (FACESHIELD,INDUSTRIAL) is a loose fitting headgear or headband supported visor, worn over the eyes, and covering all or part of the face, forehead, ears and neck. The visor may be tiltable and/or replaceable, and is designed to protect the wearer against impact of relatively light flying particles, injurious light radiation or other specific industrial hazards. Excludes HELMET, WELDER'S.
What is an Industrial Faceshield Visor? 192 Items
An Industrial Faceshield Visor (VISOR,FACESHIELD,INDUSTRIAL) is a replacement component for FACESHIELD, INDUSTRIAL.
What is a Self-Contained Personnel Environmental Control Unit? 17 Items
A Self-Contained Personnel Environmental Control Unit (ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNIT,PERSONNEL,SELF-CONTAINED) is a portable device designed to provide respiratory and ventilation requirements for the user. It is provided with a harness for wearing beneath a protective clothing outfit, or provided with a handle for carrying in the hand with a facility to connect it to a pressure suit inlet, to provide the wearer with ventilation to prevent overheating during transit from ready-room to craft. Excludes BREATHING APPARATUS, SELF-CONTAINED and RESPIRATOR OUTFIT.
What is an Emergency Escape And Rescue Ax? 45 Items
An Emergency Escape And Rescue Ax (AX,EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE) is a one-piece all metal ax, the head of which is designed with a semicircular cutting edge on one side and a picklike projection on the other. The handle is usually covered with a permanently attached insulating grip. The ax is designed to facilitate rescue of persons trapped in wreckage, especially of aircraft or ground vehicles.
What is a Chemical-Biological Mask Hood? 42 Items
A Chemical-Biological Mask Hood (HOOD,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK) is a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, designed to fit over a chemical-biological mask without interference with wearer's vision or with air circulation through the filtering and outlet mechanism of the mask. It provides additional protection against chemical and biological toxic agents.
What is a Ladder Climbing Safety Equipment? 52 Items
A Ladder Climbing Safety Equipment (SAFETY EQUIPMENT,LADDER CLIMBING) is a group of items consisting of a sliding sleeve with a stopping mechanism, a carrier to which the sliding sleeve is attached, a safety belt, and miscellaneous mounting hardware. When in use, the device provides a means of preventing falls from ladder type climbing devices permanently attached to vertical structures such as buildings, towers, poles and the like.
What is a Chemical-Biological Collective Protection Shelter System? 32 Items
A Chemical-Biological Collective Protection Shelter System (SHELTER SYSTEM,COLLECTIVE PROTECTION,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL) is a complete system consisting of a shelter with attached protective entrance(s), a FILTER UNIT, GAS PARTICULATE, an environmental control unit (AIR CONDITIONER, with or without heating, and the like), POWER SUPPLY or other power source. It is designed to protect and enable personnel to work within the shelter without wearing individual protective equipment in chemical/biological attack. May be inflatable or non-expandable shelter; may be permanently mounted in a trailer, truck or semi-trailer. For a collection of equipment used to transform existing housing unit(s), trailer(s), and the like, see COLLECTIVE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT.
What is an Air Filtering Mask? 267 Items
An Air Filtering Mask (MASK,AIR FILTERING) is a disposable preformed shape of a filtering material for covering the nose and mouth to prevent the inhalation of nonvolatile aerosols. A nonreplaceable headband is attached directly to the preformed shape to retain it firmly against the face. Excludes RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.
What is a Riot Control Agent Mask? 12 Items
A Riot Control Agent Mask (MASK,RIOT CONTROL AGENT) is an individual respiratory protective device consisting principally of a full facepiece and filtering elements. It is specifically designed to protect personnel against the effects of irritant agents of the type used in riot control. It is not designed for protection against lethal chemical, biological or radiological material or against industrial gases, fumes or smokes. See also MASK, AIR LINE; MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL; MASK, GAS; MASK, OXYGEN and RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING.
What is an Oxygen Rebreathing Unit Carbon Dioxide Absorbent Canister? 40 Items
An Oxygen Rebreathing Unit Carbon Dioxide Absorbent Canister (CANISTER,CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBENT,OXYGEN REBREATHING UNIT) is a leak-proof, pressure-tight metal container designed for use with a closed-circuit oxygen rebreathing unit. It is designed to be filled with chemicals which absorb carbon dioxide and moisture from exhaled breath. the canister may be refilled when chemicals are exhausted. For items which generate oxygen for breathing, in addition to absorption of carbon dioxide, see CANISTER, OXYGEN GENERATING, BREATHING APPARATUS.
What is an Air Breathing Air Duct Hose? 60 Items
An Air Breathing Air Duct Hose (HOSE,AIR DUCT,AIR BREATHING) is an odorless, flexible, hollow item, without end coupling or a communication cable. It may be of single or multiple layer construction and may contain wire reinforcement. It is designed for use in low pressure breathing oxygen system, air line masks, and the like. Excludes HOSE, NONMETALLIC.
What is an Air Breathing Air Duct Hose Assembly? 104 Items
An Air Breathing Air Duct Hose Assembly (HOSE ASSEMBLY,AIR DUCT,AIR BREATHING) is a length of HOSE, AIR DUCT, AIR BREATHING which may have end couplings on one or both end/or incorporates a communication cable. It is designed for use in breathing oxygen system, air line masks, gas masks, and the like. Excludes items which include the branch or fork hoses; assemblies made up of the oxygen breathing hose, communication cable, wiring for face mask heater, and vent and pressure ducts for the anti-Gsuit and HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC.
What is a Chemical-Biological Mask Waterproof Bag? 40 Items
A Chemical-Biological Mask Waterproof Bag (BAG,WATERPROOF,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK) is a waterproof container of flexible material designed to hold a MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL and protect it from moisture under adverse climatic and operational conditions when not in use. It is not designed to be used for long term storage of the mask.
What is a Chemical-Biological Mask Repair Kit? 30 Items
A Chemical-Biological Mask Repair Kit (REPAIR KIT,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK) is a collection of selected gas mask components and tools for limited field repairs to gas mask and MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL.
What is a Chemical-Biological Shelter System Inflatable Shelter? 34 Items
A Chemical-Biological Shelter System Inflatable Shelter (SHELTER,INFLATABLE,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL SHELTER SYSTEM) is an impermeable fabric double-walled, air-inflatable, self-supporting structure of a predetermined shape. One end of the structure, when installed, forms an airtight joint at the shelter to the pressurized entrance. The other end of the structure facilitates expanding the system. The shelter is stored and transported in the trailer when not in use. It is a component of the SHELTER SYSTEM, COLLECTIVE PROTECTION, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL, specifically designed to house 10 men.
What is a Chemical-Biological Mask Filter Element Set? 72 Items
A Chemical-Biological Mask Filter Element Set (FILTER ELEMENT SET,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK) is air filtering devices, especially designed to be inserted in the facepiece of the mask. The filters remove from the air passing through them toxic and/or irritating chemical vapors, gases, and particulate contaminants (dusts, fumes, mists, fogs, and smoke), including biological organisms likely to be used in warfare. They may filter industrial dusts, fumes, mists, fogs, and smoke, but are not designed to remove industrial type gases or vapors.
What is a Chemical-Biological Air Filter? 146 Items
A Chemical-Biological Air Filter (FILTER,AIR,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL) is an item designed to purify the air against Chemical-Biological contaminants. It can be used in the respiratory system of aircrew personnel or wearers of a Chemical-Biological protective suit. an extra filter may be attached to the helmet of the protective suit or to the parachute harness to be used during emergencies.
What is a Cbr Protection Equipment Installation Kit? 19 Items
A Cbr Protection Equipment Installation Kit (INSTALLATION KIT,CBR PROTECTION EQUIPMENT) is a collection of items, consisting of electrical cables, air hoses, and miscellaneous hardware used to install and interconnect a filter unit and/or a protective entrance to a chemical, biological, and radiological shelter system.
What is a Mountain Climbing-Rescue Harness? 210 Items
A Mountain Climbing-Rescue Harness (HARNESS,MOUNTAIN CLIMBING-RESCUE) is an arrangement of adjustable straps and hardware such as buckles, D-CRINGS, AND THE LIKE. It is designed to aid mountain and/or rescue. It may be equipped with a sling for raising and/or lowering and may have provision for the attachment of various mountaineering equipment and tools.
What is a Collective Protection Equipment? 100 Items
A Collective Protection Equipment is an assemblage of equipment consisting of a gas-particulate filter unit, a protective entrance, and the necessary installation kit(s) used to allow personnel to enter, operate in, and leave an enclosure such as a housing unit, trailer, semitrailer, or the like, during a chemical, biological, or radiological attack. It enables personnel to work within the enclosure without wearing individual protective equipment.
What is a Welding Safety Curtain? 70 Items
A Welding Safety Curtain (CURTAIN,SAFETY,WELDING) is an item designed specifically to surround a welding operation to contain sparks, hot metal fragments and the like, within a confined area to provide safety and protection to personnel and equipment outside the area. It is also designed to reduce noise pollution. It has grommets or is designed to accommodate hooks to hang the curtain onto rods. It may include weights sewn into the hem so that the curtain will hang properly.
Parts Kit,Oxygen Mask 49 Items
What is a Hydraulic Rescue And Salvaging Kit? 80 Items
A Hydraulic Rescue And Salvaging Kit (RESCUE AND SALVAGING KIT,HYDRAULIC) is a combination of items such as hydraulic cutting device, hydraulic spreader, hand-operated and/or motor-driven pump and other tools and accessories, designed to be used in operations such as rescuing personnel confined in damaged vehicles of all types, and salvaging equipment and/or vehicles submerged in bodies of water.
What is a Rescue Equipment Bag? 116 Items
A Rescue Equipment Bag (BAG,RESCUE EQUIPMENT) is a container made of specially treated material (usually neophrene) and specifically designed buckle closures, making it completely waterproof. It is constructed to handle a drop from an aircraft without damage to the contents. It is designed to carry specific articles such as lifelines, one and two-man balloons, harnesses, breathing masks and the like to stranded personnel in not easily accessable areas.
What is an Aircraft Escape Slide? 79 Items
An Aircraft Escape Slide (SLIDE,ESCAPE,AIRCRAFT) is a flexible evacuation device designed to be installed adjacent to the escape hatch of an aircraft, and inflates automatically when the escape hatch is opened.
What is an Eye And Face Wash Fountain? 63 Items
An Eye And Face Wash Fountain (FOUNTAIN,EYE AND FACE WASH) is a self-contained unit which can be bench or wall-mounted. Water is expelled in criss-cross streams to simultaneously flood the face and both eyes in emergency situations.
What is a Speaking Diaphragm Cover? 12 Items
A Speaking Diaphragm Cover (COVER,SPEAKING DIAPHRAGM) is an item made of flexible material designed to fit around and protect the facepiece speaking diaphragm of a MASK GAS.
Parts Kit,Respirator 310 Items
What is a Breathing Apparatus Valve Body? 26 Items
A Breathing Apparatus Valve Body (BODY,VALVE,BREATHING APPARATUS) is a metallic/nonmetallic housing of various shapes and sizes. It is specifically designed to enclose and support the internal part(s) of a VALVE, BREATHING APPARATUS, or the like.
What is a Quick Connect And Disconnect Adapter? 114 Items
A Quick Connect And Disconnect Adapter (ADAPTER,QUICK CONNECT AND DISCONNECT) is a metallic/nonmetallic device with pipe threads on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a hose. The other end has a snap lock/twist lock mechanism. It is designed to join two items of lifesaving/diving equipment.
What is an Oxygen Pressure Booster? 12 Items
An Oxygen Pressure Booster (BOOSTER,PRESSURE,OXYGEN) is an auxillary system specifically designed to mate with a diver's oxygen supply system. This device will increase the oxygen pressure to a greater than normal pressure, thus increasing the diver's depth range.
Adapter,Air Hose,Regulator 37 Items
What is a Breathing Apparatus Mouthpiece Bit? 13 Items
A Breathing Apparatus Mouthpiece Bit (BIT,MOUTHPIECE,BREATHING APPARATUS) is a cushionlike device that is contour-fitted around the teeth. It is specifically designed to fit between the teeth and the breathing apparatus mouthpiece to provide a controlled supply of breathing gas such as air, oxygen, mixture, and the like, during dive and/or rescue.
What is a Breathing Apparatus Regulator Body? 20 Items
A Breathing Apparatus Regulator Body (BODY,REGULATOR,BREATHING APPARATUS) is a metallic/nonmetallic housing of various shapes and sizes. It is specifically designed to enclose and support the internal part(s) of a breating regulator.
What is a Breathing Apparatus Regulator Bonnet? 14 Items
A Breathing Apparatus Regulator Bonnet (BONNET,REGULATOR,BREATHING APPARATUS) is a metallic/nonmetallic item designed to mate with a regulator body for protection purposes. It may also protect a breathing apparatus component from the regulator when this one has sharp edges. It may have an orifice through which a rod, shaft, stem, or an adjusting screw passes.
What is an Air Breathing Hose? 67 Items
An Air Breathing Hose (HOSE,AIR BREATHING) is a flexible, tubular item of odorless light wall construction. It must have single or multiple layers of nonmetallic material, but may contain metal wire reinforcement, foil type liner, and/or woven or braided cover. It is designed to convey under low pressure air or oxygen for breathing purposes. For items with couplings and/or a communication cable, see HOSE ASSEBMLY, AIR BREATHING. Excludes HOSE, NONMETALLIC.
What is an Air Breathing Hose Assembly? 224 Items
An Air Breathing Hose Assembly (HOSE ASSEMBLY,AIR BREATHING) is a length of HOSE, AIR BREATHING with couplings on one or both ends and/or a communication cable. Excludes items which include a branch hose or fork hoses; wiring for face mask heater; vent and pressure ducts for an anti-G-suit; HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC.
What is a Breathing Apparatus Valve? 113 Items
A Breathing Apparatus Valve (VALVE,BREATHING APPARATUS) is a item specifically designed to automatically/manually maintain outlet pressure in a divers helmet/breathing apparatus. It is designed for use with breathing gasses.
What is a Chemical-Biological Mask Faceform? 15 Items
A Chemical-Biological Mask Faceform (FACEFORM,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK) is a metallic or nonmetallic item shaped like the face of a mannequin or an animal. It supports the flexible part of the mask during assembly, of filter(s) and the like for shipping and storage. Excludes SUPPORT (1), SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINER.
What is a Personnel Securing Safety Device? 224 Items
A Personnel Securing Safety Device (SAFETY DEVICE,PERSONNEL SECURING) is a device consisting of cables, lanyards, mounting hardware, mounting support, and the like designed to anchor personnel to a vertical structure such as a ladder, building, missile launch tube, or the like. It provides stability and security. Excludes SAFETY EQUIPMENT, LADDER CLIMBING.
What is a Breathing Apparatus Storage And Transport Case? 75 Items
A Breathing Apparatus Storage And Transport Case (CASE,STORAGE AND TRANSPORT,BREATHING APPARATUS) is a case that is designed to store the breathing apparatus for safety and rescue equipment. It is used to transport the apparatus by personnel who use it, but is not intended for shipping.
What is a Gas-Particulate Mounting Frame? 27 Items
A Gas-Particulate Mounting Frame (FRAME,MOUNTING,GAS-PARTICULATE) is a frame-type item in different shapes provided with bores and/or facilities for mounting of a FILTER, GAS-PARTICULATE.
What is a Radioactive Contaminant Protective Equipment? 46 Items
A Radioactive Contaminant Protective Equipment (PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT,RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANT) is an equipment designed to protect personnel against radioactive contaminants. Radioactivity detection, indication and computation devices, protective clothing and the like may form part of this equipment.
What is an Industrial Safety Lanyard? 329 Items
An Industrial Safety Lanyard (LANYARD,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL) is a fiber rope or webbing that can be fitted with one or more snap hooks of predetermined length, with shock absorbing qualities, to be used with BELT,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL.or HARNESS,SAFETY,INDUSTRIAL. The fiber rope or webbing may be wound on a reel.
What is a Demand Regulator Breathing Gas Pressure Parts Kit? 64 Items
A Demand Regulator Breathing Gas Pressure Parts Kit (PARTS KIT,REGULATOR BREATHING GAS PRESSURE,DEMAND) is a parts kit used for repairing worn or damaged parts of a REGULATOR (1), BREATHING GAS PRESSURE, DEMAND.
What is a Hearing Protector? 414 Items
A Hearing Protector (PROTECTOR,HEARING) is an item consisting of two earcups, each of which are filled with sound attenuating material. It is designed to completely cover the wearer's ears and protect them from high intensity sound. It may include a headband or it may be designed for mounting onto headware, such as a helmet. For items containing EARPHONES, see HEADSET, ELECTRICAL and HEADSET-MICROPHONE. For items designed to be inserted into the ear, see PLUG, EAR.
What is an Inflation Kit Release Strap? 21 Items
An Inflation Kit Release Strap (STRAP,RELEASE,INFLATION KIT) is an item mainly consisting of processed fabric whose ends are stiched and/or riveted. It may be designed as a hand loop and be fitted with fastening hardware such as eyelets and buckles. The item is designed for actuating an inflation kit release mechanism.
What is a Gas Filter Assembly? 51 Items
A Gas Filter Assembly (FILTER ASSEMBLY,GAS) is an assembly designed to filter the airfolw near ventilation equpment from Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) materials. It consists of a permanentyl installed housing and two or more replaceable modular gas filters on trays.
What is a Breathing Equipment Facepiece? 480 Items
A Breathing Equipment Facepiece (FACEPIECE,BREATHING EQUIPMENT) is the portion of a MASK, AIR LINE; MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL; MASK, GAS; or other breathing equipment mask that partially or completely encloses the user's face.
What is an Oxygen Mask Harness Assembly? 67 Items
An Oxygen Mask Harness Assembly (HARNESS ASSEMBLY,MASK,OXYGEN) is a retainer to secure a mask, oxygen to a persons face and helmet. It may consist of webbing, buckles, adapter and bayonet fittings.
What is a Sea Equipment Safety Tape? 24 Items
A Sea Equipment Safety Tape (TAPE,SAFETY,SEA EQUIPMENT) is a flexible material of special manufacture and testing, coated or impregnated with a unique environmental surface that is used exclusively on lifesaving sea equipment.
What is a Chemical-Biological Mask Facepiece Lens? 45 Items
A Chemical-Biological Mask Facepiece Lens (LENS,FACEPIECE,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK) is a transparent/translucent item to provide adequate vision and protection to the wearer from environmental hazards, including military chemicals. May be used with air purifying half or full face respirator masks or with positive pressure and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
What is a Protective Mask Test Kit? 30 Items
A Protective Mask Test Kit (TEST KIT,MASK,PROTECTIVE) is an assemblage of items designed to perform a check of a gas mask fit by comparing air/particle concentration inside and outside the mask. The reading, indicating the fit factor, is digitally displayed.
What is an Escape Ladder? 78 Items
An Escape Ladder (LADDER,ESCAPE) is a collapsible unit of light metallic material, semi-rigid in an open position provided with large hooks at the top. It is designed to readily attach onto any window sill, and includes stabilizing spacers on every step.
What is a Gas-Particulate Filter Set? 25 Items
A Gas-Particulate Filter Set (FILTER SET,GAS-PARTICULATE) is two or more related items through which contaminated air passes to be filtered. It is designed to be used only with FILTER UNIT, GAS-PARTICULATE.
What is a Gas Housing Filter Assembly? 24 Items
A Gas Housing Filter Assembly (HOUSING FILTER ASSEMBLY,GAS) is a usually multiple-piece item which is part of a FILTER ASSEMBLY, GAS.
What is a Gas Filter Assembly Housing Section? 34 Items
A Gas Filter Assembly Housing Section (HOUSING SECTION,FILTER ASSEMBLY,GAS) is a rigid metallic item of different forms, which together with at least further housing sections, forms a HOUSING, FILTER ASSEMBLY, GAS.
What is an Energy Absorber? 76 Items
An Energy Absorber is an item designed to absorb the shock forces acting upon the person, the point of impact, the connecting elements and the catch or tie-down strap in case of a crash. The item may be equipped with safety catchers, lugs, rings, or other suitable connecting elements.
What is a Safety Net Assembly? 78 Items
A Safety Net Assembly is a group of items consisting of safety net pivot arms and netting.
What is a Respirator Blower Motor? 14 Items
A Respirator Blower Motor (BLOWER MOTOR,RESPIRATOR) is an item designed to supply an adequate quantity of filtered, breathable air to a RESPIRATOR (as modified).
What is a Respirator Blower Gasket? 10 Items
A Respirator Blower Gasket (GASKET,BLOWER,RESPIRATOR) is an item designed to be used with a RESPIRATOR (as modified) to provide air-tight connections to various components.
What is a Respirator Filter Cover? 34 Items
A Respirator Filter Cover (COVER,FILTER,RESPIRATOR) is an item designed to protect a FILTER UNIT, GAS-PARTICULATE from physical damage.
What is a Respirator Flow Meter? 11 Items
A Respirator Flow Meter (FLOW METER,RESPIRATOR) is an item designed to measure air delivery in a RESPIRATOR (as modified).
What is a Respirator Battery Charger? 17 Items
A Respirator Battery Charger (BATTERY CHARGER,RESPIRATOR) is an item specifically designed to reactivate batteries contained in a BATTERY PACK, RESPIRATOR.
What is a Respirator Battery Pack? 24 Items
A Respirator Battery Pack (BATTERY PACK,RESPIRATOR) is an item designed to supply power to the electrical system of a RESPIRATOR (as modified).
What is a Hydraulic Centrifugal Ventilator Venturi Tube? 19 Items
A Hydraulic Centrifugal Ventilator Venturi Tube (VENTURI TUBE,VENTILATOR,CENTRIFUGAL,HYDRAULIC) is an item designed to be mounted on a VENTILATOR, HYDRAULIC TURBINE. It provides a significant increase in the strength of the ventilator's air flow. It may include accessories such as venturi stands, etc.
What is a Rescue And Salvaging Kit Cutting Tip? 13 Items
A Rescue And Salvaging Kit Cutting Tip (CUTTING TIP,RESCUE AND SALVAGING KIT) is a pincer-like device to cut bars, cables, ropes, hawsers, automobile or aircraft structures, and the like. It is designed to be used with a RESCUE AND SALVAGING KIT (as modified).
What is a Portable Vehicle Arresting Barrier? 28 Items
A Portable Vehicle Arresting Barrier (BARRIER,VEHICLE ARRESTING,PORTABLE) is a lightweight, portable, easily-placed and recoverable entrapment device for wheeled vehicles. Once installed and activated, it will be capable of stopping a wheeled vehicle in a controlled manner, minimizing permanent or serious injuries to personnel and damage to the vehicle.
What is a Respirator Eyeshield? 12 Items
A Respirator Eyeshield (EYESHIELD,RESPIRATOR) is an item made of clear plastic designed to fit under face pieces of dust respirators to provide protection against flying particles encountered in blasting and mining operations.
What is an Aircraft Droppable Sustenance Kit? 15 Items
An Aircraft Droppable Sustenance Kit (SUSTENANCE KIT,AIRCRAFT DROPPABLE) is a group of items which consists of food, clothing and equipment packed in a container suitable for a parachute drop. The parachute must be an integral part of the container.
What is a Pressurized Protective Entrance? 32 Items
A Pressurized Protective Entrance (ENTRANCE,PROTECTIVE,PRESSURIZED) is a one-or two-compartment structure which functions as an airlock, the purpose of which is to permit personnel to enter or leave a pressurized protective shelter with a minimum loss of pressure during a chemical, biological or radiological attack. One end of the structure, when installed, forms an airtight joint at the entrance to the pressurized shelter. The other end of the structure has a quick acting closure mechanism which facilitates rapid entrance or egress. The item is of knockdown construction with an impermeable fabric covering, supported by metal channels and tubing or hoisted and held in place by a block and tackle arrangement. It may be used as a disrobing chamber for personnel to remove contaminated clothing. It is stored and transported in the trailer, when not in use.
What is a Protective Equipment Cbr Permeable Fabric Door? 10 Items
A Protective Equipment Cbr Permeable Fabric Door (DOOR,PERMEABLE FABRIC,CBR,PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) is a prefabricated item consisting of permeable elastic fabric stretched on a metal frame, for installation in passageways of a pressurized chemical, biological or radiological protective shelter. The item is designed to maintain a constant air pressure differential between rooms, and/or allow ingress or egress of personnel without excessive loss of air pressure. The door may have lapped edges or abutting surfaces when installed.
What is a Trailer Mounted Chemical-Biological Shelter System Filter And Utilities Unit? 10 Items
A Trailer Mounted Chemical-Biological Shelter System Filter And Utilities Unit (FILTER AND UTILITIES UNIT,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL SHELTER SYSTEM,TRAILER MOUNTED) is a self-contained unit, gasoline engine drive, trailer mounted. Specifically designed to inflate, pressurize, and provide cooled or heated filtered air and electrical power to the chemical-biological collective protection shelter and entrance assembly.
What is a Guided Type Fall Arrester Assembly? 80 Items
A Guided Type Fall Arrester Assembly (FALL ARRESTER ASSEMBLY,GUIDED TYPE) is an item consisting of a fall arrester and a life line (rope or cable). The fall arrester freely slides along the life line. In the event of user's fall, the fall arrester automatically stops on the life line.
What is a Chemical-Biological Mask Facepiece Assembly? 55 Items
A Chemical-Biological Mask Facepiece Assembly (FACEPIECE ASSEMBLY,CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL MASK) is a collection of items assembled on a facepiece made primarily of silicone rubber with an inturned sealing surface that provides facial and respiratory protection from chemical-biological agents, toxins, or radio-active particles. Used in conjunction with a facepiece and breathing equipment, but provides only the chemical and biological protection, as the facepiece, breathing equipment provides the air line equipment for breathing capability. Subassembly of MASK, CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL.
What is a Breathing Apparatus Test Set? 41 Items
A Breathing Apparatus Test Set (TEST SET,BREATHING APPARATUS) is a collection of items designed to test the function of respiratory masks, demand apparatus, chemical protection suits, diving apparatus, circuit kits, and the like. May include integrated software.
What is a Demand Breathing Gas Pressure Regulator? 73 Items
A Demand Breathing Gas Pressure Regulator (REGULATOR,BREATHING GAS PRESSURE,DEMAND) is a regulator designed to deliver breathing gas automatically such as air, oxygen, mixture, and the like, when the user inhales. It is intended for use with breathing apparatus for dive and/or rescue. Excludes REGULATOR (1),OXYGEN,DEMAND.
What is a Stabilization Block? 101 Items
A Stabilization Block (BLOCK,STABILIZATION) is a rigid item usually non-metallic, of various shapes and sizes, specifically designed to stablize a vehicle during rescue operations.
What is an Anti-Vibration Gloves? 53 Items
An Anti-Vibration Gloves (GLOVES,ANTI-VIBRATION) is gloves specifically designed to dampen the vibration of power driven hand tools.
What is an Industrial Safety Belt Shoulder Straps? 13 Items
An Industrial Safety Belt Shoulder Straps (SHOULDER STRAPS,SAFETY BELT,INDUSTRIAL) is an item designed to be affixed to a BELT, SAFETY, INDUSTRIAL. It transforms a BELT, SAFETY, INDUSTRIAL into a HARNESS, SAFETY, INDUSTRIAL. Excludes STRAP, SAFETY, INDUSTRIAL.
What is a Retractable Type Fall Arrester? 28 Items
A Retractable Type Fall Arrester (FALL ARRESTER,RETRACTABLE TYPE) is a device which consists of a reel on which a life line automatically winds and unwinds thanks to a braking mechanism. In the event of user's fall, the device braking mechanism automatically stops the life line. It is usually equipped with one or more fasteners such as SNAP HOOK&#59; SWIVEL(as modified)&#59; and the like. It may have an ENERGY ABSORBER. Excludes FALL ARRESTER ASSEMBLY, GUIDED TYPE.
What is an Air Filtering Respirator Blower Unit? 17 Items
An Air Filtering Respirator Blower Unit (BLOWER UNIT,AIR FILTERING RESPIRATOR) is an item which is part of a RESPIRATOR, AIR FILTERING. It is designed to provide a supply of air (continuous or on demand) to the wearer. It may consists of blower, one or more filters and/or canisters, battery, and the like.
What is a Survival Blanket? 11 Items
A Survival Blanket (BLANKET,SURVIVAL) is an item, usually oblong, designed to protect the user against weather conditions (cold and/or warm, and the like). It may also provide protection to a wounded or injured person.

Stock Items From Supply Class 4240 Stock Items From Supply Class 4240 Page 1of 76

M-20.2
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
004038-009N
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 5
916SBK
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
45LC
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: E
BT-30
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
L137
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
DB1003021
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2
12561730
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
8004617
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: B
8004618
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: B
NSN424015R500161
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
NBC-MASKER FM12Z/FILERBUS KLEIN
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
31-0
RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 4
RM09298
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
FT10
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: E
801
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
RC55F
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
B3020
RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 6