Application of space technology should reduce incidence of injuries, heat exhaustion, and fatigue in firefighters. Using advanced materials and design concepts of aerospace technology, protective gear was fabricated and tested for the heat, face, torso, hand and foot. In tests, it was found that new gear protects better than conventional firefighter gear, weighs 40 percent less, and reduces wearer's energy expenditure by 25 percent.


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    Title :

    Improved Clothing for Firefighters


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    Publication date :

    1982-09-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


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    No indication


    Language :

    English




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