antique firefighter gear

United States
April 30, 2007 7:11pm CST
I need some help... My daughter has to do a report on why firemen's bunker gear is so much different now than 60 years ago.. Please help..
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@blazin (175)
• United States
1 May 07
The gear we use today is alot more efficient than what was worn years ago. For one thing better materials and better understanding of burns has contributed to better designs. For example turnout gear or bunker gear as its called has three layers. It has an outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal barrier. Combined with our self contained breathing apparatus,helmet with internal webbing,gloves,boots and nomex hood you are pretty well protected. You can find much more history on the subject of bunker gear at your local library or online!