The worst feeling in the world...

[Incense]

hats off to Mr. Tirado and firefighters everywhere

my condolensces..

 

[BruinEd03]

<< Forgive me for asking this at perhaps a bad time, but several years ago, I read about this full body aluminum thermal suit with it's own oxygen supply. It basically keeps the person inside at 120 F even when its a thousand degrees on the exterior. How come all fire departments don't have atleast a couple of these? No doubt these would go a long way to keeping more firefighters safe? >>



sad but i'll bet most places can't afford to buy those suits.

-Ed

 

[V]

That is awful.

 

[LadyNiniane]

<< Forgive me for asking this at perhaps a bad time, but several years ago, I read about this full body aluminum thermal suit with it's own oxygen supply. It basically keeps the person inside at 120 F even when its a thousand degrees on the exterior. How come all fire departments don't have atleast a couple of these? No doubt these would go a long way to keeping more firefighters safe? >>



The suits you are referring to are used primarily in outside situations, such as forest fires and refineries. Their primary purpose is to provide a &quot;safe haven&quot; to hide in until a fire passes an area when a sudden wind shift blocks an escape route.

They are not designed to be used in tightly confined spaces, such as a hallway of a building nor would they provide adequate protection when the fire remains around someone rather than moving on past.

dogbite, I add my condolences for you and your colleagues, and the family and other friends of the firefighter who lost his life.

Lady Niniane