3 FDs claim defects in air packs, NIOSH investigating; Statement: Draeger responds to claims of faulty SCBA; 4 DC firefighters receive PBI Golden Knights award;
Comfort can mean many things: a good fit to good materials is only a brief explanation. For firefighters, it means the ability to perform efficiently and be protected entirely.
When your gear really fits your body, it's not just more comfortable: it enables you to perform your job to the maximum of your ability.But that's not all
Clothing that passes NFPA 1992 has a high level of liquid hold performance. But there are many chemicals that can cause degradation of the materials or seams, or permeation at very high levels. How they are tested
The first time I ran in bunkers taught me a few things: it's more difficult than imagined, the American-style helmet is poorly balanced for jogging, and people really take notice of someone running in turnout gear. Lessons of a hot day
