Description
Rescue gloves are specialized hand protection designed for first responders, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel to protect against mechanical, thermal, and biological hazards while allowing for high dexterity. They are constructed from durable, high-performance materials such as Kevlar®, Nomex®, leather, nitrile, and Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR).
Primary Uses and Applications:
- Vehicle Extrication (MVA): Handling sharp, jagged metal, broken glass, and hydraulic tools.
- Technical Rescue (USAR): Operations involving collapsed buildings, rubble, and jagged debris.
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Providing protection against blood-borne pathogens, chemicals, and infections.
- Rope Rescue: Specialized gloves with enhanced padding for controlling ropes.
- General Search and Rescue: Clearing debris and handling tools.
