Structural Firefighting & Municipal Emergency Response
The Harvik Art 9687L vulcanized rubber safety boot is engineered specifically for frontline personnel engaged in structural firefighting and municipal emergency operations. Compliant with EN 15090:2012 classification F2 HI3 P CI SRA, the boot provides Type 2 structural fire performance with Level 3 heat insulation (HI3), safeguarding personnel against extreme thermal transfer through the sole. The 100% waterproof construction, reinforced vulcanized rubber upper, and woven cotton canvas lining ensure foot comfort and thermal protection during prolonged structural rescue maneuvers across flooded or debris-strewn interiors.
Mechanical safety on structural fire grounds is reinforced by an epoxy-coated steel toe cap delivering Grade 1 impact resistance (200J/102J) and 11kN compression resistance. Simultaneously, the non-corrosive stainless steel midsole plate resists penetration forces up to 1200N against protruding nails, glass shards, and metallic debris. The high-visibility black and yellow contrast design enhances personal identification and visual tracking in smoke-filled, low-visibility structural environments.
Marine Firefighting & Shipboard Damage Control
Marine environments demand robust adherence to statutory maritime safety protocols. Harvik Art 9687L holds formal certification under Council Directive 2014/90/EU on Marine Equipment (MED Modules B & D) and the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016. These accreditations validate its deployment aboard commercial shipping vessels, offshore installations, and marine transport fleets for shipboard emergency response and marine fire rescue.
In wet maritime machinery spaces and deck environments, the boot's slip-resistant vulcanized rubber outsole—featuring the VSV / NJV tread pattern—provides certified SRA traction across ceramic tile surfaces coated with sodium lauryl sulphate. Additionally, the vulcanized rubber upper and fuel oil-resistant (FO) sole compound demonstrate durability and chemical resistance when subjected to petroleum distillates, bilge oils, and corrosive washdown environments common to marine engine rooms.
Live Electrical Intervention & Substation Hazards
Unlike standard firefighting footwear, the Art 9687L is built with dielectric properties certified to EN 50321-1:2018 Class 0. This enables safe deployment during emergency incidents involving energized equipment up to 1000V AC and 1500V DC nominal working voltages, with proven dry-condition live-current resistance up to 18kV (ESR per ASTM F2413-24 / CSA Z195-14). This specialized dielectric capability is critical for utility teams, substation technicians, and industrial emergency response units entering areas with downed power cables, compromised transformer yards, or industrial electrical panels during active firefighting or rescue operations.
Bush & Wildland Firefighting Operations
Wildland and bush firefighting demand footwear capable of withstanding rough terrain, prolonged radiant heat, and fluctuating temperatures. Meeting Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 4821:2014 (P HI2 CI SRC), the Art 9687L is recommended for bush firefighting deployment. Its flame-retardant rubber upper with integrated heat insulation shields against ember wash, radiant ground heat, and contact burn risks, while cold insulation (CI) maintains thermal equilibrium during night operations or extreme temperature shifts.
Target Operational Scenarios
- Municipal Fire Services: Structural interior attack, building clearance, and technical extrication requiring chemical-, heat-, and puncture-resistant footwear.
- Commercial Marine & Offshore: SOLAS/MED compliance for vessel fire teams, engine room firefighting, and damage control lockers.
- Electrical Utility & Industrial Plants: First-response operations in heavy industrial facilities, substations, and power plants with mixed Class 0 electrical and thermal hazards.
- Wildland & Forest Services: Bush fire ground management where puncture resistance (1200N) and heat insulation are mandatory over unpaved, hazardous terrain.
