NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER 3833 South Development Avenue Boise, Idaho 83705 9216 NFES (FA240) July 13, 2005 NATIONAL FIRE EQUIPMENT SYSTEM CACHE MEMORANDUM NO. 05-3 To: NFES: National Incident Support Caches From: Paul Naman, NFES Representative - NIFC Subject: Safety Goggles There are currently two models of safety goggles carried in the National Fire Equipment System (NFES). The older NFES #0300 safety goggle is being replaced through attrition by the newly introduced NFES #0318, UVEX stealth model safety goggle. Both models are fully serviceable and provide comparable eye protection although there are cost and technical differences between the two. The NFES #300 goggle will be retained as the type provided in the mop-up kit (NFES #0772) in order to best utilize existing stocks of the older goggles and to speed the transition to the new model. When stocks of the NFES #300 goggles are sufficiently reduced the mop-up kits will transition to the new UVEX model. If you have any questions or comments on this information please contact Paul Naman at 208-387-5421. Contact Dennis Davis, MTDC at 406-329-3929 for technical or specification related questions on these items. /s/ Paul E. Naman cc: State Fire Management Officers - BLM Regional Directors Fire and Aviation Management - USFS Technology Development Centers - San Dimas, Missoula Agency Directors - NIFC Logistics Center - NICC Ray Balli - GSA Tory Henderson - USFS