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May 06, 2011

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2 FDNY firefighters sue over fire gloves

Last February, the FDNY began to do a recall of the flawed Blaze Fighter model gloves after injuries

By Christina Carrega and John Doyle
The New York Post

NEW YORK — Their hands were seared instead of safeguarded — and now two of New York's Bravest are suing the city for issuing them defective protective gloves.

Last February, the FDNY began to do a recall of the flawed Blaze Fighter model gloves after at least six smoke-eaters suffered second-degree burns on the back of their hands.

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In each case, the gloves, first distributed by the FDNY last fall, were not damaged.

The two firefighters suing, Lt. Martin Kalwiss and a subordinate, Michael Galgano, both from Engine Company 236 in Brooklyn, allege their hands were burned while fighting a fire in the Woodhaven section of Queens last November because of "radiant heat penetrating through the back of the new gloves," according to court papers.

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An FDNY spokesman referred questions about the gloves to officials at the city's Law Department, who would only confirm that they had received the suit.



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