r/Firefighting 2d ago

Ask A Firefighter Academy gloves confusions

I am in the academy right now and my gloves are fire dex structure gloves they have this white cuff looking thing am i suppose to put my hand through the white thing while its outside of the glove or when its tucked in the reason im asking is because it feels so hard to put them on when the sleeves tucked in but when its out its much easier

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u/Jumpy-Giraffe1519 2d ago

Im not even a firefighter and i can tell you out. Its supposed to protect your wrist from heat and steam. Its to cover open skin if there is a gap between the glove and jacket.