turnout gear
Firefighter protective clothing
Turnout gear is the protective clothing firefighters wear when responding to fires and other emergencies—helmet, coat, pants, boots, and gloves designed to resist extreme heat and flame.
The name comes from firefighters "turning out" (mobilizing) for a call.
Also called bunker gear: The crew grabbed their turnout gear and headed for the truck.
Protective head covering
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- suspendersShoulder straps for trousers
- visorEye-shading brim
radio · flashlight · zipper · pockets · liner · moisture barrier · thermal barrier · face shield
Slow to ignite
- thermal insulationMaterial preventing heat transfer
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- breathablePermits air passage
- radiant heatElectromagnetic thermal energy transfer
fireproof · reinforced · padded · puncture-resistant · chemical-resistant · layered · vapor barrier · burn prevention
Emergency breaching tool
- hoseFlexible fluid conduit
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- ladderPortable climbing frame
- webbingTough woven strap material
carabiner · rescue rope · wedges · bolt cutters · pry bar
To put on clothing
- doffingTaking off clothing
- two-minute drillFast late-game offensive strategy
- jump seatHinged auxiliary seating
- response timeInterval before reacting
staging · inspection · maintenance · decontamination · cleaning · storage
Firefighter response vehicle
- ladder truckFire engine with extendable climb
- rescue squadTeam that saves people
- pumperTruck carrying water hoses
- tankerVessel for liquid bulk
helmet
Protective head covering
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- suspendersShoulder straps for trousers
visor · radio · flashlight · zipper · pockets · liner · moisture barrier · thermal barrier · face shield · ear flaps
flame-resistant
Slow to ignite
- thermal insulationMaterial preventing heat transfer
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- breathablePermits air passage
radiant heat · fireproof · reinforced · padded · puncture-resistant · chemical-resistant · layered · vapor barrier · burn prevention · impact protection
fire axe
Emergency breaching tool
webbing · carabiner · rescue rope · wedges · bolt cutters · pry bar
donning
To put on clothing
- doffingTaking off clothing
- two-minute drillFast late-game offensive strategy
- jump seatHinged auxiliary seating
response time · staging · inspection · maintenance · decontamination · cleaning · storage
fire engine
Firefighter response vehicle
- ladder truckFire engine with extendable climb
- rescue squadTeam that saves people
- pumperTruck carrying water hoses
tanker · ambulance · quint · hazmat unit
- firefightingfire station, fire truck, fire engine, firefighter, firefighters
- fire stationsfirehouse, fire engines, fire hall, fire trucks, engine house
- rescue equipmentlife jacket, life vest, life buoy, life preserver, life net
- safety gearhard hat, hi-vis vest, safety helmet, safety vest, reflective vest
- work clothesscrubs, lab coat, lab coats, chef coat, apron
- fire protectionflame retardant, fire alarm, fire retardant, fireproofing, fire sprinkler
turnout gearstreet clothes
Ordinary daily attire
casual wear · summer wear · tank top · swimwear · office attire
turnout gearloungewear
Casual clothes for relaxing
pajamas · sleepwear · bathrobe · casual wear · athleisure
return, gear, turning, turned, turn out, turnout, downturn, upturn, geared