Firefighter standing by a storage cabinet of a fire engine. He is wearing protective clothing and gloves to protect him from the heat of a fire. The h

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Firefighter standing by a storage cabinet of a fire engine. He is wearing protective clothing and gloves to protect him from the heat of a fire. The helmet is to protect his head from falling debris. He is carrying compressed air in tanks on his back (not seen), which supply air to his breathing apparatus (mask on face). This allows him to work in a smoke-filled atmosphere. The reflective strips (silver) help to improve his visibility in a smoke-filled environment. He also has torches (yellow) secured to his harness. Photographed in London, England.

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Photo credit: © SIMON LEWIS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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