Firefighters have a job that can involve responding to scenes with active shooters. A new helmet could protect them from fire and bullets.
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“Firefighters are increasingly called upon to respond to potentially violent situations , including active shooters, armed crowd and terrorist incidents, hazardous materials mitigation, and disaster response,” reads a Homeland Security scouting report published, outlining the needs and limits of existing helmet models.
Beyond survivability from both bullets and fires, Homeland Security evaluated helmets for how well they could incorporate self-contained breathing apparatus gear, fit integrated communications, and be able to either project light or, if lights are not baked into the helmet design, easily mount and use lights.
“The NextGen Firefighter Helmet will be designed with a shell that can absorb energy during impact and rapidly dissipates it without injuring the skull or brain. While the current materials used in both firefighter and military helmets are inadequate for the temperature and ballistic protection being sought, they provide a useful blueprint for future innovation,”. “For example, Kevlar fiber has a melting point of 1040 °F and has proven highly effective in ballistic helmets and body armor.
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