Close Proximity Suit [Fire Service]

Object detail

Accession number

2013.409

Description

Silver coloured close proximity full body suit, used by fire fighters. Suit has a front facing zip up the body, splits up the cuff of the leg with an attached white strap and buckle, Both cuffs at the end of the sleeves of the arms have white straps. One buckle is attached to the proper right shoulder and strap to the proper left shoulder, there is more material at the back of the suit to fit fire-fighting equipment and a split at the back of the collar.Interior lining of the collar is a blue/green colour and interior of the suit is a black wool. Made of aluminized nomex.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Aluminium
Processed Material/Textile/Wool

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Close Proximity Suit [Fire Service], 2013.409. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Uniform Uniform, Fire Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Status Symbols

Collection type

Fire and Emergency Services Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

Outerwear White Light Dress shirt Neck Fashion Sleeve T-shirt Grey Collar

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