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Why do they call firefighters clothes turnout gear?

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The protective clothing a firefighter wears is called turnout gear (or bunker gear). Firefighters are said to "turn out" for a fire so that they can suppress it, and this dates back to the early days of the so-called modern era of firefighting. Early firefighters were designated and compensated to fight fires, but did not reside at the station. Instead, they'd "turn out" all dressed up in their "turnout gear" and ready to go. It is probable that the origin of the term "turnout gear" or just "turnouts" lies in that idea.

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