Firefighting has evolved significantly over the last few decades. Today’s firefighters are not only exposed to open flames but also to extreme radiant heat, toxic combustion products, carcinogenic particulates, flashover conditions, hazardous chemicals, structural collapse risks and physiological stress caused by prolonged exposure to high-temperature environments. As operational risks have become more complex, protective clothing …

If you’ve never witnessed open fires, potentially sparking objects, and other flaming items, it can be difficult to fully appreciate just how important it is to be fully protected by fire resistant clothing on the job. The direct injuries caused by the flames themselves can certainly be serious. But due to the relatively short duration …