A wildfire rages on a green mountainside, thick clouds of smoke rising into the sky. A firefighting aircraft is approaching, dropping water or extinguishing agent over the flames. The Portwest brand logo is visible in the foreground – the slogan "Peak Protection" is below. A link to our selection of firefighting clothing is included.

When summer becomes dangerous

With rising temperatures, dry ground, and long periods of heat, the risk of vegetation and forest fires increases in the summer months. For firefighters, this means more callouts, longer shifts – and enormous physical strain. Personal protection is always paramount. After all, those who rescue others must also be protected. This is precisely where high-quality, flame-retardant protective clothing comes in.

 

Protective clothing with responsibility – standards that save lives

Firefighting clothing must perform better than regular workwear. It must withstand heat, flames, and dangerous chemicals – while ensuring freedom of movement and breathability under extreme conditions. Turnout clothing must be certified according to the following European standards:

 

  • EN ISO 11612: Protective clothing against heat and flames
  • EN 469: Specific standard for firefighter protective clothing – it regulates thermal resistance, water resistance, and visibility
  • EN 1149-5: Protection against electrostatic discharge
  • EN ISO 20471: High-visibility protection for improved visibility in difficult lighting conditions

 

Portwest: A reliable partner in flame-fighting operations

The Portwest brand stands for well-designed protective clothing that combines functionality and comfort. Especially in summer, when firefighters are exposed to additional heat stress, the right material is crucial. Here are three selected items from our range that have proven themselves in use:

 

Retardant Coverall Image of the Bizflame Forest Fire FR98 Flame-Retardant Coverall in dark blue with reflective stripes and yellow warning stripes. A short explanatory text is located next to the image. This can be viewed on the product page. The link provided leads to the product page.

 

 

 

Image of the firefighter suit overcoat FB30 in dark blue with reflective stripes and yellow warning stripes. A short explanatory text is located next to the image. This can be viewed on the product page. The link provided leads to the product page.

 

 

 

Image of the firefighter suit overtrousers FB31 in dark blue with reflective stripes and yellow warning stripes. A short explanatory text is located next to the image. This can be viewed on the product page. The link provided leads to the product page.

 

Those who protect must be protected themselves

Firefighters do great things – especially in summer, when the demands increase. Appropriate, certified protective clothing is not an option, but a requirement. With flame-retardant clothing from Portwest, emergency personnel rely on proven quality, state-of-the-art materials, and standard-compliant protection – so they can continue to provide safe assistance tomorrow.

 

Link to our protective clothing for firefighters.