I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestion or opinions on knee pads for firefighting. Not just for trainings and whatnot, but able to be used on actual calls. We did a training yesterday and I thought I was just a little out of shape, but man are my knees screaming. The "knees" in my turnout gear are not wore out or anything as the gear isn't that old. But I was wondering if anyone uses knee pads, and if they've found any somewhat inexpensive ones that can be worn possibly over turnout gear. Or if not, maybe underneath. Just looking for ideas and opinions. Thanks.
Globe firegear has a semi-new knee pad avaiable for their gear called silizone...seems pretty decent. contact your local gear rep and have them bring you some to try it out.you'' see a diff right quick.
When you bid out your next sets of turnout gear see if they will add insert holes for pads on the inside of the turn out. there are several brands of throwaway pads that construction uses.
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