The need for clean turnout gear

April 30th, 2008 by admin

Firefighters working in different conditions may prefer to have turnout gear with different characteristics. Choosing lighter yarns will yield a relatively lightweight fabric. Firefighters in volunteer fire departments as well as in paid industrial fire brigades wear specialized protective turnout gear when fighting fires. Fire houses are now faced with a multitude of issues regarding gear. fire turnout gear must be kept clean. Constant outside laundering is expensive and inadequate laundering in house will reduce the longevity of the gear and jeopardize safety of the crew.

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