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There are three layers to structural firefighting gear. Outer Layer (water resistent, protects us from punture), this layer is usually made of a Nomex/Kevlar blend. Thermal Layer (just like it sounds, protects us from heat), and the Moisture Barrier (keeps most moisture out) this is also usually made from some sort of nomex/kevlar blend.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoOur bunker gear is made up of Mostly Nomex and cotton there are multiple layers to both our coat and pants. The inner liner is for moisture wicking and the outer is for heat and flame protection.
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∙ 13y agoBunker gear or turnout gear.
The terms are derived from the fact that the pants and boots are traditionally kept by the firefighter's bunk at the fire station to be readily available for use
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∙ 12y agoNomex, I believe its still made by DuPont.
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∙ 13y agoNo it is not. It is fire resistant up to around 600 degrees F but then starts to break down and if it comes into direct contact with flame it will burn.
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∙ 12y agobunker pants, jacket, nomex hood, helmet, boots, gloves face mask and scba
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∙ 11y agoThe material varies between different fire departments, thus there are several possible answers for this question. The most common material firefighter gloves are made of is leather.
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What do firemen have to wear?
they need to wear the same clothes of a girl firefighters
Can firefighters wear contact lenses?
yes firefighters wear a protective breathing mask which also protects the eyes
Can firefighters wear military medals on their uniform?
If they earned them, probably
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Do the firefighter in Fahrenheit 451 wear a phoenix on their uniform?
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What do a firefighter wear to protect his head?
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What are the four categories of fire departments?
-airport firefighters, hazardous materials technician , technician rescuer, and wildland firefighter
Where do firefighters get oxygen tanks?
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How are smoke jumpers and firefighters alike?
they are alike because they both wear heavy equipment, fight fires, and save lives.
