A fireman’s best friend is his turnout gear

Turnout gear is made of several components. The structural coat and pant are typically three layers, shell, moisture barrier, and thermal liner. Turnout gear is made of three elements: a shell, a thermal liner and a moisture barrier. It’s a very risky if any of these elements are not in tip-top condition. The firefighter’s best friend is fire turnout gear and is the first line of protection. Firefighters should be trained in the use and care of protective clothing covered by the relevant standards including an understanding of its limitations and or the other items of personal protective clothing that may be required dependant on the risks encountered.