An FR Station Wear Quiz
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Engineered to self-extinguish upon removal of the ignition source.

Made from natural or synthetic fabrics.

Designed to limit (not eliminate) burn injury.

Made to provide an additional layer of protection when incorporated with primary PPE and a minimal layer of protection when worn as the outermost layer.

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No 

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10%

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30%

50%

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True

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Structural fires burn hotter than in the past

Unforeseen thermal exposures do occur

When thermal energy exceeds structural PPE’s abilities, it can penetrate and affect under layers.

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No

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All risk responses where FF’s will not always be wearing their full primary PPE
In the chance of “Flashover”, even when Primary PPE is being worn
During an unexpected thermal event, where Stationwear becomes part of the PPE system
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UL listing for the garment manufacturer/garment 

Test data from fabric supplier

Certificate of Compliance from the garment manufacturer

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No

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Cost of the garment

Weight of the garment
None of the above