A Mumbai firefighter is trying on a new one. uniform 。

According to French media reports, in order to meet the needs of fire fighting work in twenty-first Century, the Fire Department of India Mumbai changed its style of fire uniforms for the first time in nearly a hundred years. From March, all firefighters in Mumbai will wear new uniforms. A Mumbai Fire Department official said, "what we have been wearing all the time. wool Uniforms can be traced back to the British colonial period, which provides very limited protection to firefighters. Today's safety standards have been greatly improved, and we need to improve the uniforms overall. "

According to the report, the total value of each new uniform from head to toe is 100 thousand rupees (about 2200 US dollars). The helmet only adds a lot of functions, with goggles, built-in radio receiver, respirator and neck shield equipment, which have reached international standards. From March onwards, Mumbai firefighters will wear new uniforms to carry out their duties.

The official said, compared to the effectiveness of the new uniforms, this set of clothing The price is not expensive, and the firefighters will be more confident when they put on it, so that they can get closer to the scene of fire and improve the efficiency of rescue.