Viking (Denmark) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of firefighting protective suits and personal protective equipment (PPE). Africa for Import and Export LLC-FZ supplies the full Viking PPE range to fire departments, civil defense organisations, and industrial fire teams across Africa, the Middle East and Gulf.
Viking Structural Firefighting Suits
Certified thermal and moisture protection for interior structural firefighting operations. Available in Level 1 and Level 2 performance versions. Customisable with reflective tape, department markings, and integrated moisture barriers.
| Certification | EN 469:2020 · NFPA 1971 |
| Construction | 3-layer system: outer shell, moisture barrier, thermal liner |
| Application | Structural fire, USAR, industrial fire brigades |
Airport Suits
Viking Proximity & Airport Suits
Aluminised proximity suits for aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) and petrochemical plant operations. Approved by GCC aviation and industrial authorities. Reflects high-radiant-heat from fuel fires and aircraft incidents.
| Certification | EN 1486 proximity fire protection |
| Outer layer | Aluminised for radiant heat reflection |
| Application | Airports, fuel depots, petrochemical |
CBRN Suits
Viking Chemical & CBRN Protection Suits
Full-encapsulation gas-tight suits for hazardous chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) environments. Used by civil defense units, port authorities, and industrial emergency response teams.
| Certification | EN 943-1 (gas-tight) · CBRN rated |
| Protection | Full encapsulation against gases and vapours |
| Application | Hazmat, CBRN response, industrial emergency |
Viking Structural Firefighting Suits
Viking structural firefighting suits meet EN 469 and NFPA 1971 standards, providing certified thermal and moisture protection for interior structural firefighting operations.
PPE Range Includes
- Structural firefighting suits (EN 469 / NFPA 1971 certified)
- Proximity suits for proximity and airport firefighting
- Chemical and CBRN protective suits
- Wildland firefighting clothing
- Rescue and technical rescue PPE
Viking Proximity Suits
Viking proximity suits are approved for use at airports and petrochemical facilities across the GCC and Africa, providing protection in high-radiant-heat environments including fuel fire and aircraft rescue operations (ARFF).
Supply Across Africa, Middle East and Gulf
Fast delivery to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and across the African continent. Bulk supply for government and civil defense procurement. Technical datasheets and certification documentation available on request.
Suit Selection by Application
| Application | Suit Type | Standard | Viking Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior structural firefighting | Structural | EN 469:2020 L2 | Viking TechReady, ProTeam |
| ARFF / Airport fire | Proximity (aluminised) | EN 1486 | Viking Proximity Series |
| Petrochemical / Oil & Gas | Proximity / Chemical | EN 1486 / EN 943 | Viking ChemMax Series |
| Wildland / Forest fire | Wildland | EN ISO 11612 | Viking Wildland Series |
| CBRN / Hazmat | Gas-tight (Type 1) | EN 943-1 | Viking ChemMax 1/2/3 |
| Industrial fire brigade | Structural or Proximity | EN 469 / EN 1486 | As above |
Care, Maintenance & Service Life
Viking firefighting suits must be inspected after every use, washed at the temperature specified on the care label, and retired following significant fire exposure, contamination, or physical damage. Service life is typically 10 years from manufacture under normal operational use. We supply Viking suit care labels, maintenance guides, and can advise on inspection and retirement protocols for fire department procurement managers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Viking firefighting suits do you supply?
We supply structural (EN 469), proximity/aluminised (EN 1486), wildland (EN ISO 11612), and chemical/CBRN suits (EN 943). All Viking suits are CE certified and supplied with EU Declaration of Conformity and EN test reports.
What Viking suit is recommended for petrochemical fire brigades?
Viking proximity suits (EN 1486, aluminised) for radiant heat protection near hydrocarbon fires. For vapour-tight protection in LNG or chemical plant incidents, Viking ChemMax series (EN 943 Type 1/2) provides full gas-tight protection. Contact us for application-specific advice.
What is the difference between EN 469 Level 1 and Level 2?
Level 2 provides higher thermal and moisture protection for interior structural fire attack — recommended for operational firefighters. Level 1 is minimum performance for exterior or support roles. Most fire services in Egypt and the Gulf specify Level 2.
How are Viking suits sized and supplied?
Standard sizes XS–4XL, with custom cuts available. Bulk orders include consolidated documentation: EN declaration of conformity, care labels, and retirement instructions. Standard lead time 4–8 weeks; custom 8–12 weeks.