Coat Protection
Contoured Collar & Storm Flap
The contoured collar and storm-flap extension eliminate the need for a bulky throat strap while providing full element protection and folding down easily when not needed.
Maximum Mobility™ is engineered into every Ricochet M² structural turnout gear configuration, helping firefighters reach farther, climb easier, crawl lower, and move more naturally—without compromising protection or durability.
Watch how Ricochet’s Maximum Mobility™ design supports more natural movement through the reach, crawl, climb, and hose work firefighters perform on the fireground.
Maximum Mobility™ is engineered into every Ricochet M² structural turnout gear configuration. Rather than relying on a single stretch panel or isolated feature, it combines multiple ergonomic design elements that work together to improve range of motion while maintaining the protection, durability, and coverage firefighters expect.
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Download M² Brochure (PDF)Every Maximum Mobility™ design feature serves a purpose. Together, they help firefighters move more naturally through the tasks they perform on the fireground.
Raise your arms with less coat lift during forcible entry, hose advancement, and overhead work.
Maintain a more natural range of motion while crawling, kneeling, and operating in confined spaces.
Move more comfortably on ladders and stairs with articulation engineered into the coat and pant.
Push, pull, drag, and advance hose with turnout gear designed to move with the body rather than against it.
Maximum Mobility™ combines multiple ergonomic design elements into one integrated turnout gear system. Each feature works with the others to support more natural movement, balanced fit, and dependable coverage.
The numbered callouts introduce the core Maximum Mobility™ features. Continue below to see how each design element supports upper-body movement, lower-body mobility, heat management, and overall comfort.
Every upper-body feature has been designed to improve freedom of movement while maintaining the fit, protection and coverage firefighters expect during demanding fireground operations.
Multi-layer Bi-Swing Back construction expands naturally through the shoulders and upper back, helping improve overhead reach while reducing coat lift.
Pre-curved elbow construction follows the natural bend of the arm to improve articulation and reduce resistance during repetitive movement.
A full-length cuff-to-hem gusset supports unrestricted movement while reaching, climbing, pulling and advancing hose.
Deep ergonomic sleeve wells help maintain proper sleeve position, allowing the coat to move naturally throughout the firefighter's full range of motion.
Articulated pant construction and balanced support help firefighters climb, crawl, kneel, transition, and move through demanding tasks with less resistance.
Articulated knee construction expands naturally during crawling, climbing, kneeling, and transitions to help reduce binding through the legs.
The load-balanced waist system helps distribute the weight of the pant more evenly while keeping it securely positioned throughout movement.
Ergonomically shaped inner leg panels allow greater stride, flexibility, and freedom of movement through the hips and legs.
The angled pant cuff is designed to provide dependable boot coverage while helping the hem clear footwear during movement.
Mobility isn't only about articulation. Maximum Mobility™ also incorporates engineering that helps improve comfort during extended operations while maintaining the protection firefighters rely on every day.
Integrated Thermal Air Channels create space between the turnout coat and the firefighter's shoulders, encouraging airflow through one of the body's highest heat-producing areas while helping reduce compression under the weight of structural turnout gear.
Maximum Mobility™ is part of the engineering behind every Ricochet M² structural turnout gear configuration—including Maverick™, Prime™, Response™, and fully custom configurations. "Departments do not have to select a premium mobility package - it is engineered into the turnout gear design from the beginning to support more natural movement without compromising protection, durability, or coverage.
Maximum Mobility™ extends beyond articulation. These construction details support secure fit, dependable coverage, thermal protection, durability, and day-to-day performance.
The contoured collar and storm-flap extension eliminate the need for a bulky throat strap while providing full element protection and folding down easily when not needed.
A moisture-barrier storm flap, high-temperature polymer zipper, and flame-resistant hook-and-loop closure work together to provide continuous thermal and moisture defense.
The flat, adjustable design provides a secure, personalized fit without interfering with other equipment—helping firefighters remain comfortable, mobile, and focused.
In addition to supporting sleeve position and mobility, the double-layer construction adds thermal protection and helps resist the entry of water and debris.
Anatomical articulation is supported by Ara-shield™ reinforcement and foam padding for added durability and impact protection while kneeling, climbing, and crawling.
The 45-degree design helps resist wear at the corners, while reinforced hems and optional Ara-shield™ support durability and a clean, comfortable fit over boots.
See Maximum Mobility™ supporting firefighters through real-world training, live fire evolutions, and everyday operations.
Maximum Mobility™ is engineered into every Ricochet structural turnout gear configuration. Whether your department selects Maverick™, Prime™, Response™, or builds a fully custom configuration, the ergonomic design that defines Maximum Mobility™ remains at the core of every turnout gear build.