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[–] [email protected] 22 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I don't know what it all was made of, but that outfit sure looks flammable.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Apparently a woolen tunic, and rubber leggings. Although this isn't the classic double-breasted tunic.

https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/museum/history-and-stories/firefighters-uniforms/

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago

Wool and asbestos?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Not really, wool is quite flame resistant actually!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

I had no idea. It somehow just looks like it would be highly flammable. All the little fibers, I suppose.