NEWS IN BRIEF
Breathing gear gets trial by fire
Heat and flame tests undemay at Lawrence Livermore (CA) National Laboratory are aimed at providing firefighters with the most effective breathing apparatus possible. Scientists at the facility use a testing device that simulates intense heat and explosive flame conditions comparable to flashover to determine how a firefighter’s coat, face mask, and associated air hoses and neck straps respond to the stresses.
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