Seriously, why do some firefighters still let their suspenders hang down?

Talk to anyone who has spent time in a burn unit, and it’s clear why the suspenders are needed

In this installment of What's Your Problem, Chief Goldfeder answers this question:

I don't understand departments allowing their members to let suspenders hang while wearing their bunker pants. Besides being unprofessional, it is a huge safety issue. How do we stop this?"

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