• GBU_28@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    Random firefighting tidbit: after structure fires, if you were in the heat for a good while, it was a dick move to slap your buddy on the shoulder/back like “good job” because if you did, the insulation in the bunker coat would compress, and they’d get a raised welt on their skin with a mild steam burn and a hilarious hand print.

    Firefighting equipment is fascinating that it works at all