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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Radiation Event Medical Management (REMM)

Personal Protective Clothing
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                        personal protective clothing
Bunker gear
(aka turnout gear or firefighter protective clothing)
  • Flame- and water-retardant pants and overcoat
  • Helmet, gloves, footwear, and hood
  • Will protect emergency responders from contamination (not exposure) in most radiological/nuclear incidents when conducting lifesaving and other critical missions