KAJIAN PERAWATAN STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING SUIT SEBAGAI ALAT PELINDUNG DIRI DI UNIT AIRPORT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING BANDAR UDARA JENDERAL AHMAD YANI SEMARANG

Penelitian ini mengkaji perawatan Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) Structural
Firefighting Suit pada personel PKP-PK di Bandara Jenderal Ahmad Yani
Semarang. Studi ini menggunakan metode kualitatif melalui observasi, wawancara,
dokumentasi, dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perawatan
yang hanya menjemur tanpa pembersihan menyeluruh menyebabkan kerusakan
seperti sobek, berjamur, dan lepasnya perekat. Kondisi ini secara signifikan
menurunkan kenyamanan, keselamatan, dan efektivitas personel saat bertugas.
Oleh karena itu, perawatan APD secara rutin dan terjadwal sangat penting untuk
menjaga fungsi optimal, memperpanjang usia pakai, dan memastikan APD selalu
memenuhi standar keselamatan kerja. Manajemen perawatan yang baik akan
meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan serta efektivitas personel PKP-PK dalam menghadapi
situasi darurat, sekaligus meminimalisir risiko kecelakaan kerja di lingkungan
bandara
Kata Kunci : Perawatan, Structural Firefighting Suit, Alat Pelindung Diri

This study comprehensively examines the maintenance practices of
Structural Firefighting Suit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) utilized by
Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) personnel at Jenderal Ahmad Yani
Airport, Semarang. The research adopts a qualitative methodology, with data
collection
conducted through direct observation, in-depth interviews,
documentation analysis, and comprehensive literature review. The findings clearly
indicate that maintenance practices limited solely to airing out the PPE, without
thorough cleaning, significantly contribute to PPE degradation, including tears,
mold growth, and detached fasteners. This damaged condition negatively impacts
the comfort, safety, and operational effectiveness of personnel. Therefore, routine,
structured, and scheduled PPE maintenance is crucial to preserve optimal function,
extend service life, and ensure the PPE consistently meets applicable occupational
safety standards. Effective maintenance management will enhance the
preparedness and effectiveness of ARFF personnel in responding to emergency
situations, while substantially minimizing the risk of workplace accidents within the
airport environment.
Keywords : Maintenance, Structural Firefighting Suit, Personal Protective
Equipment, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF),