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Tips on Selecting Turnout Gear that Meets the Needs of Your Department

< 1 Minute | Sep 30, 2024

Reading Time: < 1 minute Purchasing new turnout gear for your department can be overwhelming. There are many features and performance characteristics to consider, and different manufacturers offer different styles and price points. Where do you start?

September 30, 2024 by Melina Magino

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Purchasing new turnout gear for your department can be overwhelming. There are many features and performance characteristics to consider, and different manufacturers offer different styles and price points.

Additionally, in a group of firefighters, each one will likely have different preferences on gear fit and function, and considering everyone’s input can be a challenge.

Where do you start?

We’ve put together tips on selecting turnout gear that meets the needs of your department, including a suggested group exercise to rank and discuss attributes of turnout gear that are most important to department members.

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