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Whose working uniform is called his "turnouts"?

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Whose working uniform is called his "turnouts"?

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  1. The previous answerer knew what the "L" they were talking about. Give him/her the money!


  2. Also referred to as "Bunker Gear", this is the usual protective clothing worn by a FIREFIGHTER when fighting structural (building) fires, or performing rescues. Turnouts are so named because when not in use, they are kept ready to don quickly by 'turning out' the pants over the boots. This way, the firefighter simply steps into the boots and pulls the pants up. Firefighters are typically expected to be able to don all of their equipment is about one minute. The heavily insulated turnouts can be uncomfortably hot to wear, but keep the extreme temperatures of a fire away from the firefighter's body. Structural turnouts will fail at approximately 1200°F (650°C).

    Turnouts consist of a coat, pants and suspenders, leather or rubber waterproof boots, a hood, a strong helmet with eye protection, gloves, a belt, and SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus). When fully dressed, a firefighter will be wearing about 70lbs (32kg) of gear, not including any additional tools being carried.

  3. A fireman's

  4. firefighters, or most people in the fire department.

    Wonderful piece of clothing in the middle of the night

    Source: Former EMT.

    .Thanks for an easy 2 points.

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