Protecting Those Who Protect Us: App State Studies the Cooling Limits of New Firefighter Gear
February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026
BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news:
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Protecting those who protect us: App State studies the cooling limits of new firefighter gear
Dr. Caroline Smith is App State's lead for this collaborative research with NC State
By Bret Yager
Firefighters face enough uncertainty during a blaze without having to question the performance reliability of their turnout gear, or personal . . .
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Protecting those who protect us: App State studies the cooling limits of new firefighter gear
Dr. Caroline Smith is App State's lead for this collaborative research with NC State
By Bret Yager
Firefighters face enough uncertainty during a blaze without having to question the performance reliability of their turnout gear, or personal . . .