National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has been developing and testing prototype fire-resistant clothing, expected to be provided to its forest firefighters next year.

 

According to Noppadol Katechan, one of the department’s forest specialists, a fire-resistant jacket and long-sleeve shirt have been designed and sent for cutting.

 

The clothing will be made from a fabric which is resistant to sparks and embers, not fabric coated with a fire-resistant substance, which gradually loses its protection when washed, said Noppadol.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-09

 

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What do firefighters in the rest of the World use?

31 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

What do firefighters in the rest of the World use?

 

Nomex, invented in the '60s.  Old enough that the patent has expired and I'm sure there are generics available.

 

 

Such a wonderful idea, perhaps the rest of the world can follow their lead

Guess the farang price of entry is about to go up to cover it then

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has been developing and testing prototype fire-resistant clothing, expected to be provided to its forest firefighters next year.

Seems a bit extravagant, 

13 hours ago, KannikaP said:

What do firefighters in the rest of the World use?

PPE

This could indicate a serious attempt to tackle the annual fires causing 2.5 pollution.

(Er....on reflection, maybe not) 

Why was this not done years ago? Are firefighters expendable?

Hopefully breathing equipment, as pictured, to protect them from the smoke.  Or will they be issued the usual surgical masks?

On 11/10/2023 at 7:08 AM, RichardColeman said:

Guess the farang price of entry is about to go up to cover it then

Perhaps save in the long run... apparently the old stuff keeps getting burned off their backs!