FireRescue1 is focusing on news and information about Personal Protective Equipment- PPE throughout the month of October, 2010. Check out some of these great personal protective equipment currently on the site:
Disclaimer: The products and companies in the below Round Up are sponsors of FireRescue1.com. Their inclusion in this article is for informational purposes only and does not represent an endorsement by FireRescue1 or its editorial staff.
CB.Ready™ Protective Firefighter Turnout Gear by Globe
Globe Firefighter Suits has focused on just one thing - perfecting the most protective, longest lasting turnout gear in the world. Globe Firefighter Suits, trusted by more firefighters and fire departments around the world than any other. This is an advanced technology turnout suit with additional chemical and biological protection. See how you can get CB.Ready™ Protective Firefighter Turnout Gear online or call 1-800-232-8323.
TECGEN® Brand FR Hood
Made with the patented TECGEN® fiber, this test-rated FR hood is as comfortable as it is functional. This hood will keep the wearer cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It is certified NFPA 1971-2007 for structural firefighting use. TECGEN® brand hoods are lightweight and breathable. Featuring a double jersey knit, the hood offers a durable, economical solution. Call 1-888-607-8883 or visit the TECGEN website for more information.
Blazefighter EXT with PBI Gold
Blaze Fighter EXT is a pre curved 3 dimensional structural fire fighting and an EXTrication glove with a bloodborne pathogen barrier. Superb dexterity and flexibility with our unique SKELETAL palm patch design which covers 98% of the palm wear areas. Protection and cut resistance using PBI silicone coated Kevlar palm and back patches layered over tough Eversoft covers palm and thumb. Check out the blazefighter EXT at the PBI Performance Products website or call 1-704-554-3378.
Tactix® Tri-Certified Pants from Lion Apparel
One Pair of Pants Does the Work of Three. Whether you’re at the station, fighting wildland fires or performing technical rescue utility operations, Lion’s new Tactix® Tri-Certified Pants have you covered. Certified to meet NFPA 1975, NFPA 1977 and NFPA 1951standards, these BDU style pants deliver full functionality on every run. Visit Lion Apparel online or call 1-937-898-1949.
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