In a move away from the traditional approach to PPE design, firefighters are issued with fire coats and trousers designed for structural firefighting to be used for all operational activities. We have designed and introduced a new layered approach using three garments, which when used in different combinations, provide the required levels of protection for structural and wildland firefighting as well as technical rescue operations. These garments have been designed to ensure that a firefighter is wearing garments which are suitable for the role being undertaken, rather than wearing structural fire clothing for all roles (including Technical Rescue and Wildland firefighting).

The ensemble consists of three garments: A RescueFlex Jacket, An XFlex Outer Jacket and An XFlex Trouser

RescueFlex Coat

• Short style coat
• Vented underarm panels
• Angled pockets and flaps
• Fully breathable through all layers
• Elbow reinforcement
• Improved weatherproof seal over front zip
• Improved throat protection
• Knitted cuff with thumb loops
• Wrist straps to close hems on sleeves over gloves
• Pleated back
• Underarms gussets
• 3M silver reflective trim

XFlex Outer Coat

• Tapered body shape
• Hem curved up at front and down at back – comfort and protection
• Shoulder shape and under arm gussets allow for full rotational arm movement
• Shoulder yoke shaped for comfort, especially with breathing apparatus
• Deep return on cuff hem ensures gloves fit well inside sleeve

XFlex Trouser

• Natural waistline at front with high curved back
• Centrally placed zip fly allows tapering of top of trouser, giving superior fit and making it easier to put on
• H Braces with unique webbing slide adjuster
• Large twin pleated cargo pockets with shaped pocket flap incorporating integral pull tab, and large internal patch pocket, with care and instruction label
• Inside hem lined with Neoprene to minimise abrasion from boots
• Fully articulated 3 dimensional ergonomic knee shaping which goes through all layers
• Very flexible reinforcement fabric used

Markets: Fire Service, Oil & Gas

Applications: Firefighting, Search & Rescue, Emergency Response