Ricochet M2™ U.S. Army FIRES Coat

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The United States Army FIRES structural gear is part of the Ricochet Maximum Mobility series.

In 2010, a special program was developed to provide safe, standardized, and cost-effective PPE for U.S. Army Firefighters. Ricochet was called on to assist in the creation and replacement of the structural fire gear in the FIRES program, and we proudly answered the challenge!

Ricochet's U.S. Army FIRES structural gear was developed to meet the specific requirements of the U.S. Army including protection from physical hazards, flame resistance, and a liquid barrier to protect against chemical and bloodborne pathogen exposures while limiting the heat stress and load on the wearer. The garments are certified to NFPA 1971, Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting.

The materials of the M² USA FIRES structural gear include the following options:

  • Pioneer™ Gold 6.6 oz outer shell and Norfab OMNI Synergy™ 2L thermal liner, or...
  • Gemini™ Natural 7.5 oz outer shell and Caldura® ELITE SL2i thermal liner
  • GORE CROSSTECH® Black 2-layer moisture barrier


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Ricochet M2™ U.S. Army FIRES Coat

Ricochet M² United States Army FIRES Structural Firefighting Coat and Pant Features

•    Bi-swing Back with anatomical patterning provides unrestricted arm reach
•    Pleated flex knee with Ara-shield™ reinforcement, thermal protection, and silicone padding
•    Durable Arashield® reinforced cuffs, elbows, and boot cut hem to reduce wear
•    Coat zipper closure (23”) with hook and loop on storm flap
•    Pant closure with hook and loop on fly
•    Coat angled mic tab and d-ring on the front flap, mic tabs on left and right chest
•    Kevlar® reinforced bellows pockets with fleece handwarmers on coat
•    Kevlar® reinforced bellows pockets on pants
•    Survivor-style flashlight holder on the right chest
•    Radio pocket with double antenna notch on the left chest
•    Internal pocket on thermal liner with liner inspection port
•    Nomex® 8” wristers with thumb holes and reinforced cuffs
•    Segmented trim for greater flexibility and reduced potential for steam burns

Ricochet M² United States Army FIRES Structural Firefighting Coat and Pant Customization Options


The materials of the M² USA FIRES structural gear include the following options:

  • Pioneer™ Gold 6.6 oz outer shell and Norfab OMNI Synergy™ 2L thermal liner, or...
  • Gemini™ Natural 7.5 oz outer shell and Caldura® ELITE SL2i thermal liner
  • GORE CROSSTECH® Black 2-layer moisture barrier

Other customization options include...

•    Choice of trim and lettering size and color and option for lettering
•    Hanging Name Badge
•    Folding throat tab for easy storage
•    Removable Ara-shield® knee Reinforcements
•    Belt and Belt loops
•    Bellows Pockets location and size
•    Search Pockets location and size

Ricochet M² United States Army FIRES Structural Firefighting Coat and Pant Care and Maintenance

This garment should be washed separately from other garments and all zippers or hooks & loops should be closed. For coats, the DRD should be removed. Machine wash in temperatures of 40° C or 140° F using the “Permanent Press” setting and using liquid detergent. Hang to dry. Do not machine dry. Do not use chlorine bleach. Discoloration of any component could possibly be an indication that protective qualities have been compromised. Clothing must be inspected after each use to ensure continued performance. Detailed cleaning instructions can be found by clicking here.

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