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Answering “how hot can a firefighter suit get” isn’t as simple as it seems. In general, firefighter uniforms are made of specialized material that can withstand heat and flames for longer than standard materials. But exactly how much heat they can stand will vary greatly depending on the type of firefighter uniform.
In the United States, we celebrate our nation’s founding on the 4th of July. We have Memorial Day to honor soldiers who died in the service, and Veterans Day to honor all who served. And then, there’s Flag Day.
"Lieutenant Welsh remembered walking around among the sleeping men, and thinking to himself that 'they had looked at and smelled death all around them all day but never even dreamed of applying the term to themselves. They hadn’t come here to fear. They hadn’t come to die. They had come to win."'
No matter how often we see or hear the stories - in sober documentaries or flashy Hollywood movies, technical nonfiction or gut-wrenching memoir - the events of D-Day never lose their power.
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Not all fabrics can hold color equally, but how you care for them post-purchase can go a long way.
You see it all the time on the labels of outdoor gear: ripstop. It’s a cool sounding word. Sounds powerful, sturdy, fierce. But what does it mean, exactly? Does it mean the fabric won’t tear, ever? Is it somehow rip-proof? Learn more about the revolutionary material that changed the way tactical gear is made.
The boonie hat we know today was introduced to the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. Upon receipt, the boonies were welcomed by the troops in the field while also being generally disliked by top brass who thought the new floppy hats looked unprofessional. Let’s take a deeper look at the early days of this iconic piece of the American military uniform.
All wildland fire uniforms that are certified for use by the USDA Forest Service must meet and exceed NFPA 1977 standards. Learn more about what this means and why it matters here.
Wildland firefighting is physically demanding and exceptionally hazardous. The safety gear used and worn by these working professionals is designed to not only keep them comfortable and safe from injury - but potentially save their lives. The following is a brief overview of the personal protective equipment and wildland firefighter clothing used by the men and women on the firelines.
Wildland firefighters wear specific flame-resistant (FR) pants made from a para-aramid blend (i.e Kevlar) fabric or meta-aramid blend (i.e.Nomex) fabrics. Here, we explain more about wildland fire pants and why wildland firefighters wear them to stay safe while fighting flames and saving lives.
Despite the growing number of women in extreme sports and the ranks of law enforcement everywhere, women are still having problems finding the appropriate tactical clothing & apparel they need.