With the heightened focus on cancer awareness and prevention, fire departments rely on turnout gear to provide supreme protection from fireground toxins. Additionally, as firefighters respond to all-hazards scenes involving new exposure types, turnout gear must deliver protection from a growing list of hazards.
Fortunately, years of research and field testing have resulted in gear options that serve as integral protective barriers. This FireRescue1 How-to-Buy Guide for turnout gear serves as a starting point for fire department personnel tasked with researching and purchasing this crucial component of firefighter safety.
Included in this guide:
- Key considerations before buying turnout gear, ensuring you understand your department’s specific needs and the capabilities of different gear.
- Essential questions to ask vendors, enabling you to gather all necessary information for informed purchasing decisions.
- A directory of turnout gear companies, providing a comprehensive list of reputable suppliers.
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