Fire Proximity Suit

Fire Proximity Suit is made out of 16 oz imported aluminized glass fibre fabric with dual mirror having 90% reflection of heat as a outer layer and with woollen fabric lining. Additional layer (Vapour Barrier) is also used for higher temperature. Outer fabrics tested and approved by Defence Institute for Fire Research New Delhi & field tests performed by Defence-Indian Navy NBCD School, INS Shivaji. Lonavla Maharashtra

Variants

LAYERS

Outer Layer

Middle Layer

Inner Layer

Innermost Layer

 

 

 

 

 

2 Layer

Aluminised

NA

NA

Woolen

 

 

 

 

 

3 Layer

Aluminised

Vapour Barrier

NA

Woolen

 

 

 

 

 

4 Layer

Aluminised

Vapour Barrier

Thermal
Barrier

Flame Retardant
Cotton


 


 
 
 

Application

These Suits are used for rescue operations in an area of intense heat, fire, steam, hot liquid by fire fighters in industries like Petrochemical plants. Foundries, plant, steel, glass, ceramics & Defence.

Complete Suit consists of the following:-

Overall:

An Overall is one piece suit or 2 pc. Jacket & trouser having Zipper & Stud fastner with or without Pouch on back to accommodate breathing apparatus. Stitching is done by ‘KEVLAR’ Threads.

Hood:

It houses a fibre glass helmet for firemen as per IS-2745. Two elastisized straps to cover well below the shoulders. Hood has the visor consisting of curved plain poly carbonate and tinted acrylic & outer layer of thin transparent mica.

Gloves:

14” long five fingered type Gloves having stud fastener for better securing at wrist.

Boots:

Boots are made of upper layer of aluminised glass fibre fabric & inner lining of high quality leather, with heavy duty zipper covered with aluminised fabric flap with extra stud for double protection. Special Neoprene Rubber sole in non skid pattern for use in oil / chemical / grease area.
Metal toe for extra air-room & protection.


Application

These Suits are used for rescue operations in an area of intense heat, fire, steam, hot liquid by fire fighters in industries like Petrochemical plants. Foundries, plant, steel, glass, ceramics & Defence.