... firefighting fatalities are caused by overexertion and heat strain, the purpose of this research was to determine the impact of ease allowances on air gaps in structural firefighting turnout suits and their subsequent effect on total heat loss (THL) when worn on a three-dimensional form. Design/methodology...

...Pelin Altay; Selin Hanife Eryürük; Gülay Özcan; Didem Öztürk; Melda Naz Saral; Çağla Altınordu Purpose Firefighters are exposed to high outdoor temperature and heat stress caused by metabolic activities during firefighting and should wear protective clothing to ensure their safety and health...