Fire-Dex Classic Captain Jim Hood Firefighter Knit Hood
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Fire-Dex Classic Captain Jim Hood Firefighter Knit Hood
If you’re concerned about thermal protection, the Captain Jim Fire Hood is an elite choice! With a long-standing reputation for superior TPP and THL performance, this hood is sure to make you a loyal fan.
Available as a classic knit FR hood or with Stedair® PREVENT particulate blocking technology, which helps to reduce exposure to persistent fire ground carcinogens and can be bundled within the Interceptor Package.
Certified to NFPA 1971.
THE STORY BEHIND THE MAGIC OF THE CAPTAIN JIM HOODS
Known today as the Capt. Jim Fire Hood, Kevin F. O’Donoghue, an FDNY firefighter for 25 years, named the hood in honor of his father, James J. O’Donoghue, who was a Captain in the FDNY and served for 34 years. O’Donoghue had the idea to create a safer, more comfortable hood with superior thermal protection without diminishing a firefighter’s awareness of sudden environmental changes. The Capt. Jim Fire Hood is built for intense heat conditions with an initial TPP of 29.5 and an Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) rating of 34, meaning it can withstand 34 calories of heat per square centimeter.
“Our hoods are there to protect us from burns. A hood that keeps us “nice and warm” in the winter can also keep you from feeling the heat in a fire. When I started in the FDNY in 1974 I was taught by the senior members of my South Bronx truck company that I should “listen to your ears” When my ears started to hurt it was time to give very serious consideration as to backing out. The heat rise that my ears told me was occurring was a danger sign that firefighters today still need to be aware of.
Today’s structures are loaded with components that contribute to rapid high heat build up and flashover potential. Energy efficient windows do not fail as quickly as the old single pane windows did. This allows for a high heat build up in each room. The expanded use of plastics and synthetics in our furnishings and structural components also provides fuel for an extremely hot and toxic fire. When you add these factors to an encapsulated firefighter you can see the potential for sudden and disastrous incidents.”
-Kevin F. O’Donoghue
Today, this popular hood offers yet another layer of protection with a particulate barrier option. The addition of Stedair® PREVENT technology was introduced to fight against persistent fire ground carcinogens.
Best-in-class for flame and heat resistance
initial TPP 29.5 which increases with washings
Wicks away moisture (perspiration, water, and even steam).
LASTING DURABILITY
Provides a proper seal with your SCBA
Flatlock seams to prevent snagging
MATERIALS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Designed to be one-size-fits-all, this predominantly Spentex® hood combines comfort, thermal defense, breathability, and extended durability. Each hood features an elastic face opening to ensure a proper interfacing with any SCBA mask and an extended bib for added protection.
Spentex® is a carbon fiber material that is laced with Kevlar® for added strength. It’s extremely lightweight at 6 ozs and extremely durable. Its naturally-derived FR properties are within the fiber, meaning it doesn’t require protective additives like some other fabrics. In addition, it can be washed over 100 times with little or no degradation of those properties.