Fire-resistant clothing is a hot choice. Here’s how it works. PyroMan helps this company test the gear that soldiers wear to protect themselves from intense flames. By Rob Verger.

The announcement of the new coveralls — officially known as the Improved Fire Retardant Variant, or IFRV, came in a All Fleet Forces Command message released Jan. 19.

The new coveralls — known as the Improved Fire Retardant Variant — will be issued to sailors after the Navy runs out of the current version.

Pit members discuss concerns about wearing extensive fireproof clothing. Bob Pockrass Jun 4, 2015, 01:17 PM ET. Close • NASCAR writer for ESPN.com • 2009, 2013 NMPA Writer of the Year ...

Here is a question. In Formula One’s 75-year history, which driver has led for more than 1,400 laps, yet never won a single ...

Amy Savage built an oilfield business expected to sell over $3 million in hard hats, fireproof clothing and other safety equipment this year. Oil booms have always been transitory affairs. In 1859 ...

Fireproof clothing comes of age. NASA contracted with Celanese Corp., a producer of chemicals and advanced materials founded in New York, ...

Driving on apex-less public roads may not require fireproof overalls and a helmet, but that doesn’t mean that what you wear behind the wheel is inconsequential. Whether it’s a long haul across a ...

Tim Miller: Form-fitting seats, fireproof clothing, and helmets designed and built with medical expertise are all part of the game today. Personal safety in auto racing has evolved from its early ...