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The shiny suits are called "Proximity Suits." They are primarily worn by firefighters who fight aircraft fires. The shiny exterior reflects heat rays coming off of the intense flames and allows the firefighter to get closer to the fire.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoShiny materials reflect heat better than dark or dull materials. So the shiny suits help to keep them cool in the fire.
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∙ 14y agoThe suits are reflective so that other fire fighters can see them easier by the light relecting off there suits.
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∙ 10y agoFirefighter protective clothing has reflective stripes to make them more visible at night.
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∙ 11y agothe bright shiny suits reflect radiation from the fire. so it doesnt make them hot
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