On-Demand Roundtable – How Your Turnout Gear Works with You: Flexibility, Fit, and Function

PPE is not one size fits all. Firefighters need lighter, flexible gear that moves with them – and does not compromise on durability or thermal protection.

In this on-demand roundtable hosted by Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews, PPE Specialists from MSA Safety and TenCate Protective Fabrics discussed the evolving needs of firefighters and how their PPE must fit and function to a higher degree of performance.

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