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Structural Firefighting Footwear Choices and Needs
1.
What type of department do you work in?
Career
Volunteer
Combination
Other
2.
Approximately how many structural fires did you respond to in the last 12 months?
3.
What type of boots do you wear for structural firefighting?
Leather boots
Rubber boots
Combination leather and textile boots
Other type of boots
4.
Approximately how high are your boots (from the floor to the highest point at the top)?
5.
How do you clean your firefighter boots (pick the best answer)?
I rinse the boots off with water
I wash the boots in a utility sink with soap, water, and a brush
I send my boots off to be cleaned
I use a cleaning process not listed above
I do not wash my boots
6.
How would you rate your current structural firefighting boots according to the following statements?
Strongly diagree
Disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Agree
Strongly agree
My boots are comfortable for long wearing periods
Strongly diagree
Disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Agree
Strongly agree
My boots fit correctly
Strongly diagree
Disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Agree
Strongly agree
My boots have the correct height for my comfort and protection
Strongly diagree
Disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Agree
Strongly agree
My boots do not become easily contaminated
Strongly diagree
Disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Agree
Strongly agree
My boots are easy to clean
Strongly diagree
Disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Agree
Strongly agree
My boots dry out in a reasonable amount of time after becoming wet
Strongly diagree
Disagree
Neither disagree or agree
Agree
Strongly agree
7.
Do you have any specific complaints about the structural firefighting boots that you currently use (please provided any comments)?