Living Mannequin Man amongst real Mannequins wearing Fire Turnout Gear from WL-Gore at Fire 2004

Living mannequin dressed in fire turnout gear supplied by WL Gore, made-up to look like the other real mannequins, with the aim of amusing people entering the exhibition by suddenly coming alive.

Below are pictures of him with two real mannequins, dressed in a Gore-tex Frontier fire coverall by Cosalt Ballycare and a Pacific F7 Jet style Fire helmet.

Three mannequins stand in formation, each outfitted in tan GORE-TEX firefighter turnout gear with high-visibility reflective striping across the arms, legs, and chest. The central figure wears a yellow helmet with a visor and integrated communication equipment, suggesting a command or frontline role. All three hold diamond-shaped placards that read “GORE-TEX Outerwear,” with the GORE logo and a prompt to “visit stand 80,” anchoring the scene as part of a promotional or educational exhibit.

Their gear is pristine, their stance deliberate, and the display radiates a sense of readiness and professionalism, emphasising the critical role of high-performance outerwear in hazardous firefighting environments.