The work of firefighters today is not only putting out fires or reaching places that are higher and inaccessible to other emergency services, but also all activities related to securing places at risk of gas explosions, buildings that may collapse, rescuing people in car accidents or removing dangerous chemicals and oil from places where people live. Firefighters are undoubtedly brave people and ready to make many sacrifices - after all, their job is to throw themselves into the fire of danger to save the lives of others. However, to ensure that they themselves are not exposed to unnecessary risks in this, it is necessary to provide them with access to professional firefighting equipment, which today is on the equipment of every fire station, volunteer fire department and many buildings that require additional protection in case of an accident. This equipment must, of course, be of the highest quality, offer full functionality and guarantee immediate applicability. What items of firefighter equipment are worth paying attention to?
Professional firefighter clothing
The traditional firefighter's outfit is usually associated with the classic fire suit that is the basic clothing of a firefighter on duty. However, the category of overalls and specialized clothing used by them is much more extensive and includes many variants of overalls, aprons, jackets, pants and boots adapted to protect the firefighter while working in hazardous conditions. The professional firefighter clothing items available in the Gabi Health and Safety store's offer are first of all durable, high-quality clothing, prepared for situations that directly threaten a firefighter's health and life, and produced from materials that are able to protect him from many dangerous factors. This includes acid-resistant pants and aprons, suits for working in water, waterproof and anti-static jackets, cooling vests and even airtight suits that protect against hazardous chemicals in the form of liquids, gases and particles.
The most important firefighter accessories
A firefighter's basic equipment includes not only clothing that protects him from dangers during his work, but also a whole series of accessories that enable him to carry out rescue operations. Professional firefighter accessories can be divided into a number of smaller categories, some of which are also used today as part of fire protection for public and private buildings. Thus, the offer of our store includes not only fire extinguishers adapted to various types of fires, but also sorbents for chemicals and oils, breathing apparatuses, immobility alarms, detectors and sensors for gases and toxic substances, professional decontamination booths and devices for wireless communication between rescuers while working in the field.
Sorbents
Sorbents for chemicals, acids and oily substances are special mats, granules, sleeves or otherwise encapsulated absorbent plastics, whose task is to absorb harmful substances spilled on a given surface. Both oils and fuels spilled on the road from an inadequately sealed car, as well as all kinds of acid and chemical spills in industrial buildings require timely response and protection, so that they do not ignite, contaminate the area or come into direct contact with human skin. With properly selected sorbents, such situations are manageable.
Breathing apparatuses and rescue equipment
Full-face masks and oxygen cylinders are indispensable equipment in most rescue operations, both for the firefighters themselves and for those affected by fire, gas inhalation or the presence of poisonous gases in the air. Proven and dedicated firefighting equipment for specialized use is often the only chance to safely lead all persons out of the endangered building, save them from cerebral hypoxia or awaken them after fainting. Firefighters also make equally frequent use of thermal imaging cameras, complete first-aid kits, orthopedic stretchers or a variety of sensors, thanks to which they are able to work in almost any conditions and rescue the injured even before the arrival of other emergency services or the transfer of accident participants into the hands of paramedics.
The fire department is usually present at the scene of an accident first, so the equipment available to it includes protection within a wide variety of sources of danger. So whether it is a car accident requiring the release of victims from the vehicle, a fire in a multi-family building, escaping carbon monoxide or a chemical spilled on the road, the assistance of the fire department and the role of the professional equipment it uses can prove invaluable.
