How Heat Transfers Through Turnout Gear

UL Firefighter Safety Research Institiute – One of the most important lessons we as firefighters must understand is the use and limitations of our PPE. 

While we may not be able to out-perform the thermal limitations of our turnouts, by applying the right tactics, we can certainly enhance our operational effectiveness and reduce the potential for thermal insult/injury. 

Additional information related to this topic: 

Thermal response to firefighting activities in residential structure fires: the impact of job assignment and suppression tactic

Fire Fighter Equipment Operational Environment – Evaluation of Thermal Conditions

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