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Fire-Resistant Clothing

US Patriot

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) maintains standards for both types of resistant materials. NFPA standards 2112 and 2113 lay the groundwork for the industry to certify their garments into one of four hazard categories. Thanks to the NFPA, flame-resistant materials are clearly labeled with their protection capabilities.

NFPA 52
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Why is The Job Different?

The Overrun

The requirements for the job are actually a little harder in EMS as opposed to firefighter; because you either have to be an EMT, a paramedic (although you will be hired as an EMT only), or a graduate “trainee” of one of the designated NYC high schools for health or public safety that funnel recruits into the pipeline. Not stations.