Bunker Gear or "Turnout Gear" are terms used by many firefighters to refer to their system of outer protective clothing. "Bunker gear" and "turnout gear" can refer, depending on the context, to just the trousers and boots, and jacket, or the entire combination of personal protective equipment and personal protective clothing. The terms are derived from the fact that the trousers and boots are traditionally kept by the firefighter's bunk at the fire station to be readily available for use. This clothing is usually referred to as Fire Kit in the UK and Ireland. In Hong Kong it is referred to as incident gear.
Read more about Bunker Gear: History, Station Uniform, Turnout Clothing, Boots, Flash Hood/Nomex Hood and Other Parts of The Garments, Firefighter Helmet, Hand Protection, Gallery
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