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Authors: Diane Morton (Oklahoma State University) , Donna H. Branson (Oklahoma State University)
Turnout gear protects the fire fighter from external heat and flame contact; the clothing also increases the physical stress placed on fire fighters. In 1997, the leading cause of fire fighters' deaths was stress-related heart attacks.
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How to Cite: Morton, D. & Branson, D. H. (1998) “A Comparative Analysis of Heat Stress Associated With Selective Turnout Gear Ensembles”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 1999(1).