what kind of gear

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Permalink Reply by Michael Spellmeier on June 21, 2009 at 2:17am

I like wearing the coveralls in the summer with the vest because it is cooler than the bunker gear. During the winter the bunker gear.

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Permalink Reply by BOB BARLETT on June 21, 2009 at 1:39pm

I WOULD LIKE TO TRY COVERALLS BUT OUR BATT CHIEF WILL NOT OK IT BECAUSE OF A POSSIBAL FIRE DURING EXTRICATION. WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ?.........

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Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on June 21, 2009 at 4:05pm

How many extrications have you guys worked where the car burst into flame during the extrication?
That is a rare, rare occurance. Most MVCs that involve fire are burning when the call comes in, and most of the rest don't burn.

If you can reduce heat stress by wearing the coveralls or lighter-weight extrication coat and pants, do it!

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Permalink Reply by BOB BARLETT on June 22, 2009 at 1:29pm

THANK YOU BEN. THOSE ARE MY EXACT THOUGHTS BUT IAM NOT THE BATT CHIEF

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Permalink Reply by Tyson Ward on June 22, 2009 at 6:28pm

that is why i like bunker gear over coveralls

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Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on June 22, 2009 at 6:51pm

Tyson, How many times have you seen a car burst into flames during an extrication?
If the answer is "zero" or a number close to it, then chances are that you're overdressing for the event if you're just doing extrication.

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Permalink Reply by Marc on July 12, 2009 at 2:42am

2...got a call to a phsical mrescue a while back car hit a pole and knocked over a power line, gas + the electical sparks = big problem.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Klaene on June 21, 2009 at 3:57pm

wildland nomex coveralls , or bunker gear depending on temperature and hazards

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Permalink Reply by Kirk Gallipo on July 3, 2009 at 3:37pm

I used to have coveralls then my dept. purchased firedex extrication gear and everyone loves it.

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Permalink Reply by chris carillo on July 7, 2009 at 10:38am

there are many product lines for extrication only ppe we wear a two piece set similar to wildfire gear that is flash proof, with a blood born pathogen layer. We have found that during summer months the heat retention caused by using bunker gear is detrimental to safety, and health. granted with the right man power and IC rotating men throughout the call can help

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Permalink Reply by anna m mills on July 10, 2009 at 8:47pm

i have been doing extrication for 22 years and not once have iv seen a car burst into flames while doing veh extrication. the people that are in charge need to realize "that just because it has always been done this way" that things change and need to continue to change.

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Permalink Reply by Marc on July 12, 2009 at 2:44am

Full Structure Gear+ nomex hood +helmet! well, thats for most of the guys, the capt's and chiefs will wear their brush coats and helmet or just there helemts.

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