A series of show-and-tell roadshows will be held in November and December so that sailors will have a chance to check out their new gear.
In the past, flame-resistant clothing was only issued to sailors working in engineering departments and in other high-risk areas. Now every sailor will be given the additional protection.
The joint message from Adm. Gortney and Adm. Harry B. Harris (PACFLT) highlighted the Navy’s commitment on safety.
“We operate in an environment that contains inherent risks. Given what has been learned through the organizational clothing working group analysis and NWU type I burn test, we are striving to make shipboard environments safer. We have made initial progress toward that goal and believe that providing the FRV coverall to all afloat sailors will help reduce the risk of injury aboard ship. When worn properly, the FRV offers significant protection from flame and flash fire. We are committed to always improving safety.”
The U.S. Fleet Forces Command also reposted a June video of the latest FRV coveralls' burn test.
