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The protective clothing a firefighter wears is called turnout gear (or bunker gear). Firefighters are said to "turn out" for a fire so that they can suppress it, and this dates back to the early days of the so-called modern era of firefighting. Early firefighters were designated and compensated to fight fires, but did not reside at the station. Instead, they'd "turn out" all dressed up in their "turnout gear" and ready to go. It is probable that the origin of the term "turnout gear" or just "turnouts" lies in that idea.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe turnouts that firefighters wear to a structure fire or rescue scene is a special layer of clothing that protects them from the fire.
The gear includes the following: coat; pants and suspenders; leather or rubber waterproof boots; a hood; a strong helmet with eye protection; gloves; a belt; and an SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus).
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∙ 14y agoSo they can protect themselves from the fire. It could be a mild fire or a life-threatening fire and they need to get in to the the building or wherever the fire is fast without getting injured.
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∙ 13y agoThe U.S. Fire Service is considered a paramilitary (military-like) organization. Our ranks and uniforms are much like those in the military. Our uniform is special in certain regards, but is much like many other paramilitary groups.
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