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Modern firefighters wear a
If the building is
plunged into darkness, full range of personal

which is often the case protective equipment to help

during a fire, disorientation protect them during their

& confusion can arise, potentially dangerous work.

increasing the risk of injury, Firefighting Gear:

and making it all the more

difficult for occupants to Fire Helmet
Turnout Pants & Jacket
find their way out. A clear Self-Contained Breathing

escape route signaled by

lights, however, makes it Apparatus

more straightforward to exit Gloves
Boots
the building safely during a Personal Alert Safety

fire. System
FIRE FIGHTING

EQUIPMENT

ire fighting equipment

Fshould be considered

as a means of both

prevention and protection.

For example, portable fire-

fighting equipment can

prevent a small fire growing

out of control and

spreading beyond the area

of origin, affecting the

means of escape and posing

a risk to relevant persons.

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