Fire - Proof Suit Which Helps To Fight Flames . Specially Useful In Air Raids . A fire - proof suit which actually plays a part in fighting flames and which has been especially designed for use in case of air raids was demonstrated at the German Munincipal Exhibition in Berlin . The suit encloses the wearer from head to toe , the top of the helmet ejecting a powerful spray of water . This makes it possible for the fire - fighter to get much closer to the blaze than usual . Photo shows : The new fire - fighting suit in use . Water can be seen gushing from the top of the helmet . 11 Jun 1936 *** Local Caption ***