FRNSW places second order for XFlex PPE

摘要

Following the successful delivery of more than 5,000 sets of high-quality structural firefighting PPE from specialist manufacturer MSA Bristol and its Australian distributor Pac Fire, Fire & Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) continue with their roll-out and expect to have an additional 5,000 sets delivered by June this year. The expectation is that FRNSW will compete the roll-out to all of its 6,500 firefighters by December 2021. FRNSW is one of the world's largest urban fire and rescue services and the busiest in Australia with more than 6,500 firefighters spread across 335 stations, attending around 120,000 call-outs per year. An extensive evaluation and wearer trial in 2019 led to FRNSW selecting MSA Bristol's popular XFlex ensemble for its PPE upgrade. MSA Bristol is a leading designer and manufacturer of protective clothing and equipment for emergency services across the globe, formed by the recent acquisition of Bristol Uniforms by MSA Safety. Its XFlex range has been ergonomically designed with sports styling and lightweight fabrics, providing advanced comfort and protection. The unique fabric combination consists of Safety Components Nomex 360, combined with a GORE PARALLON liner system which provides unparalleled levels of breathability while preventing drops in thermal protection.