Now a lot of high-tech facilities have high-pressure and other dangerous equipment. After fire and explosion any objects creates many shrapnel’s, which creates a big danger for domestic’s fireman, who work without any protection from shrapnel’s and direct touch with very hot and dangerous objects.

1. Now a lot of high-tech facilities have high-pressure and other dangerous equipment. After fire
and explosion any objects creates many shrapnel’s, which creates a big danger for domestic’s
fireman, who work without any protection from shrapnel’s and direct touch with very hot and
dangerous objects.
Several shrapnel’s hazards are well described in the special literature, such as here:
A blasting agent is an explosive material widely used at construction sites for demolition. A
blasting agent requires a stronger heat or shock source for detonation than does a high explosive
such as dynamite; however, when a blasting agent explodes, it is just as powerful as a high
explosive. Firefighters must realize that a blasting agent is just as dangerous as dynamite and must
be treated with the same caution. Moreover, the flames of a fire serve as a commonly occurring
detonator, which often causes the explosion of a blasting agent. Six Kansas City firefighters were
killed when a blasting agent exploded during a fire in a truck.
A BLEVE is a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion that occurs when a container of liquefied
petroleum gas ruptures. A "BLEVE" can kill firefighters in the fireball created by the ignition of the
suddenly released vaporizing liquids, by the rocketing pieces of steel shrapnel flying through the air,
and by the shock wave or the blast which occurs during the explosion. Deaths from burns have
killed firefighters 250 feet away from large liquefied petroleum containers.
Deaths caused by flying pieces of shrapnel from large exploding containers have occurred 800 feet
away from the source of the explosion. Five firefighters from Buffalo, New York, were killed when
a building collapsed on top of them as a result of the explosion of a leaking propane gas cylinder.
Ammunition Facts Ammunition that is stored in the boxes sold by the manufacturer. If ignited
by intense heat, the brass or plastic cartridge will burst. The particles will not travel very far.
However, if ammunition is stored in a metal container such as a GI .50 caliber ammo box, the
ammunition can explode under the right conditions. The protective clothing that firefighters wear
should will protect them.
Nowadays we have new danger which is not yet known, for example recent incidents where
both propane- and natural gas-fueled vehicles have initially caught firefighters unaware of their
potential dangers.
Several days ago I and my partners created and tested a lightweight suit that has a complete
protection. Weight only 3.4 kg.
Short specifications:
- Ballistic resistant overalls V50% for at least 375 m / c;
- Resistant coveralls to open flame temperature of 700 ° C for at least 30 s;
- Insulation suit in contact with the heated surface of the object to 300 ° C for at least 60 s;
- Resistance to cutting suit with a force of up to 300N;
- Protection area 160dm2 overalls;
- Resistance of the glove to the cutting force of up to 500N.
All characteristic may be changed as will want user.
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2016