r/Firefighting • u/Big_River_Wet • Nov 12 '24

Photos This is ridiculous

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I’m all for the fun and games, but bringing SCBAs into the kitchen? Nah. We all know these things can only get so clean.

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u/Tachyon9 Nov 12 '24

They are wearing gear while cooking to get more comfortable/familiar with it.

The issue is that SCBAs and turnout gear have carcinogens all over them and we try to limit any and all contamination in living quarters. Especially the kitchen and food.

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u/Potential_Appeal_649 Nov 12 '24

Are the carcinogens on the gear from being in previous homes that were on fire? Or are the uniforms themselves made of toxic things?

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u/Tachyon9 Nov 12 '24

Mostly prior exposure to fire, but firefighting gear itself has also been shown to contain carcinogens.