Very Cool Extrication Glove or "Schmitz Mitts"

Anybody who has researched extrication online or in magazines has most certainly ran across an article or technique that Randy Schmitz from the Calgary Fire Department has written. Randy was in search of an extrication glove that truly meet all the needs of firefighters working on the scene of an extrication while keeping their hands safe. Randy contacted Dan Hobbs over 3 years ago about developing an extrication glove and gave a list of 15 criteria. The result is an awesome extrication glove known as “Schmitz Mitts”. The glove has carbon fiber knuckles with a liner made from a product called Hipora. Hipora is a waterproof/breathable membrane that gives blood borne pathogen protection. There are two separate layers of slash resistance and pathogen protection. The palms are also flame resistant. Make sure you watch the video; Randy really puts the gloves thru some crazy tests! I plan to add a pair to my personal non-issued PPE for website tools and product reviews.

Check out the gloves here: Schmitz Mitts