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I don't know what it all was made of, but that outfit sure looks flammable.
Apparently a woolen tunic, and rubber leggings. Although this isn't the classic double-breasted tunic.
https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/museum/history-and-stories/firefighters-uniforms/
Wool and asbestos?
Not really, wool is quite flame resistant actually!
I had no idea. It somehow just looks like it would be highly flammable. All the little fibers, I suppose.