Proper gear is essential to the safety, health, and effectiveness of firefighters, yet many volunteer fire departments struggle to find the funding for up-to-date turnout gear. In 2025 ...

Turnout gear in fire and rescue refers to the protective clothing worn by firefighters. The clothing consists of a fire-resistant coat and pants designed to shield them from heat, flames and other ...

but the adult coats were going faster this year. "We still have them coming in, and I'm just ecstatic at the turnout. The volunteers were saying, 'I need a coat, but I want to volunteer ...