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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