New Lightweight Fire Turnout Gear Alternative Helps Firefighters Battle Heat Stress Their No. 1 Killer
New Clothing For Non-Structural Responses Will Be Featured During The Texas Municipal Fire Training School July 19, 2009


GREENVILLE, SC, July 19, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Firefighters have an exciting new weapon to
combat their No. 1 killer, heart attacks caused by heat stress.

TECGEN XTREMEâ„ protective apparel, a new product that launched June 15, is
designed for firefighters to wear as an alternative to heavy, hot turnout gear when they are
on non-structural fire or emergency calls. Made by Ashburn Hill Corp., TECGEN
XTREMEâ„ garments will be demonstrated by an elite team of firefighting instructors at
the annual Texas Municipal Fire Training School Vendor Show, July 19 at Reed Arena on
the campus of Texas A&M University.

TECGEN XTREMEâ„ protective apparel is available as a single layer lightweight
coverall or jacket/pants combo. Both give firefighters protection against thermal and
physical hazards (such as cuts and punctures) while allowing them to keep cool and
comfortable. It is a unique, âEURœdual-certifiedâEUR� product, which means it meets the National
Fire Protection AssociationâEUR s specifications for both wildland firefighting (NFPA 1977-
2005) and technical rescue ensemble (NFPA 1951-2007).

âEURœWe are raising awareness that there are alternatives to full turnout gear in nonstructural
situations,âEUR� said Todd Herring, vice president of sales and marketing for
Ashburn Hill Corp. âEURœStructural fires make up a small percentage of calls for firefighters,
but many of them still wear structure gear for almost every call. We offer a product that
can be worn in the place of turnout gear for 70 to 80 percent of responses. It is much
cooler and comfortable, yet it still offers thermal protection that goes above and beyond
the standards.âEUR�

According to the US Fire Administration, heart attacks caused by heat stress are
the leading cause of death among firefighters.

Often, firefighters wear heavy-duty fire turnout gear even when they may not
need the level of protection provided by those suits, which adds unnecessary weight,
discomfort and expense. In a single layer, TECGEN XTREMEâ„ protective apparel
provides a comfortable, breathable alternative to turnout gear that is compliant for up to
75 percent of firefighting responses.

With heat stress being the number one killer of firefighters, TECGEN XTREMEâ„
garments provide three times the Total Heat Loss (THL) of turnout gear. THL is a
standard measurement of the breathability of turnout gear. The fabric is also engineered
to exceed the hazards firefighters typically face in emergency situations. It is UL-tested to
have over 40 lbs. of tear strength, which exceeds the minimum requirements by over
600%.

TECGEN XTREMEâ„ protective apparel is available through Ashburn Hill Corp.
For more details, call 888.607.8883, e-mail info@tecgenfr.com or visit
www.tecgenxtreme.com.

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TECGEN Xtreme
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