title: Station wear
text: # Station wear
  
  Station wear often refers to the standard uniform worn by firefighters when they are around the station. It usually consists of Nomex uniform pants, a Nomex uniform shirt, and a pair of steel-toed uniform boots. The color of the uniform may differ from department to department. These are often worn under firefighting bunker gear, also referred to as PPEs (personal protective equipment), as an extra layer of protection against fires.
  
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  Most firefighter gear contains Nomex® and Kevlar® fibers. These revolutionary fibers work together to deliver proven protection, durability, and comfort from the inside out. Firefighters are already carrying a significant load; their turnout gear should not add to it.
  
  The firefighter mask is called SCBA
  
  A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), also known as a compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA) or simply a breathing apparatus (BA), is a device that is worn to supply breathable air in an environment that is immediately harmful to life or health. They are commonly seen in firefighting and industry.
  
  Because synthetic materials (nylon, rayon, or polyester) would melt into the flesh under intense heat, all firemen are obliged to wear 100% cotton undergarments beneath the brush pants.
  
  