why do firemwn wear yellow slickers?

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why do firemwn wear yellow slickers?

2006-08-29 04:44:55 · 4 answers · asked by edna g 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety

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Yellow is the most visible color in a smoky environment. Safety orange looks too much like fire.

2006-08-29 04:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

My coats have been Green, Black or Tan. No yellow.
All have had reflective striping.
My helmets have been Black, or Yellow. (Did not rate Red or White)

2006-08-31 21:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's easier for their fellow firefighters to see them in smoky buildings...

2006-08-29 11:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because they stopped making them in red?

2006-09-01 22:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by so what do you think? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋