Specialized protective footwear worn by firefighters, designed to withstand extreme heat and provide protection from burning materials.
Compound of 'fire' and 'boot.' Developed in the 19th-20th centuries as firefighting became a professionalized occupation.
Modern fireboots are engineering marvels—they use special materials that don't conduct heat, have reinforced soles to protect against sharp objects, and are designed to stay on during the most chaotic rescue situations.
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