Reduce Firefighter Heat Stress on the job & in training
The Narwhals™ are a portable and long-lasting palm cooling device that accelerates firefighter recovery during incident rehab and training.
Reduce heat stress during incidents and training
Accelerate heart rate recovery during breaks
Provides full body cooling via the palms even when wearing gear
Extend work capacity during high intensity work
Extreme heat puts firefighters under serious physical strain
Increased cardiovascular strain
Mental sharpness suffers in the heat
Decreased work capacity
A more powerful way to cool down is within reach
Our palms are natural radiators for the body. They contain special vasculature for efficient offloading of heat.
By holding something cool (not cold), with good thermal conductivity, and a mechanism for avoiding thermal barriers, you quickly remove excess body heat, accelerating recovery and improving performance.
The Narwhals provide portable, long-lasting active cooling built for urban and wildland firefighters
Robust design fits on trucks & engines
Lightweight & easy to carry
No moving parts, batteries, or charging
High thermal conductivity & continuous heat removal
Maintains correct temperature (~55°F / 13°C) for hours
Innovation in Heat Stress Mitigation for Firefighters
Many departments have primarily relied on hydration, turnout gear removal, and shade to help firefighters cool down and accelerate heart rate recovery. But use of a palm cooling device provides significantly better heat stress mitigation for the fire service. Dive into the science!
