When every firefighter suits up, there are many layers involved.
One of the first layers, a firefighter’s protective hood, is getting an upgrade at Tampa Fire Rescue. “These new hoods that we purchased have a material in them that’s supposed to assist in blocking particulates that have been associated with causing cancer,” said Assistant Fire Chief Mark Bogush.
The firehouse is swapping out the cotton hoods they’ve used for 20 years in hopes that the new one will better protect their lungs and skin.
Firefighter Rafael Pizano explained how it works.
“It has additional material lining on the inside, it’s a different material than from the old one,” he said.