Fire-resistant garments are provided to the select few who voluntarily risk life and limb and go into harm’s way. They do it to ensure the safety and security of the rest of us. In this group are members of the all-volunteer military and first responders, from firefighters to the riot control units and SWAT team in any local police force.
A government agency sets requirements for the use of fire-resistant clothing (FRC) in most established industries. For instance, workers in the oil and gas industry are governed by standards for the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Its policy (29 CFR 1910.132(a)) criminalizes the failure of employers to provide and use flame-resistant clothing for personnel in production-related operations.