How Bunker Gear Works: What Every Firefighter Should Know

How Bunker Gear Works: What Every Firefighter Should Know

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Understanding how your bunker gear protects you can save your life. Modern turnout gear uses a sophisticated three-layer system where each layer se...
Innovations in Modern Bunker Gear Materials and Design

Innovations in Modern Bunker Gear Materials and Design

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Modern bunker gear is lighter, more protective, and less fatiguing than ever before. Advances in fabric technology, moisture barriers, thermal insu...
Contaminants and Long-Term Health Risks from Improper Gear Care

Contaminants and Long-Term Health Risks from Improper Gear Care

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Dirty bunker gear is killing firefighters slowly. The same gear that protects you from burns becomes a cancer delivery system when contaminated. Un...
Understanding NFPA Standards for Bunker and Turnout Gear

Understanding NFPA Standards for Bunker and Turnout Gear

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Purchasing compliant bunker gear requires understanding two critical NFPA standards. NFPA 1971 defines what protective clothing must do, while NFPA...
Maintenance and Cleaning Best Practices for Safer, Longer-Lasting Gear

Maintenance and Cleaning Best Practices for Safer, Longer-Lasting Gear

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Proper bunker gear maintenance protects you from burns AND cancer. Contaminated gear exposes you to carcinogens, reduces protective performance, an...