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Bunker gear (also known as turnout gear, fire kit and incident gear [original research?]) is the personal protective equipment (PPE) used by firefighters. The term is derived from the fact that the trousers and boots are traditionally kept by the firefighters bunk at the fire station to be readily available for use.
Firefighters training at a U.S. Air Force base in fire proximity suits Detail of fire proximity suit. A fire proximity suit (also, silvers, silver bunker suit, or asbestos suit) is a suit designed to protect a firefighter or volcanologist from extremely high temperatures.
Bunkers (or "bunker gear") Colloquial term for protective pants and boots kept near a firefighter's bunk (cot) for rapid deployment; more modernly includes firefighting jacket. Basis for command to "bunker up!" in preparation for hazardous duties. May also refer to entire protective clothing ensemble. Also known as "turnouts" or "turnout gear."
Bunker gear – Personal protective equipment used by firefighters; CBRN defense – Protective measures against hazardous materials warfare, new military equivalent of NBC (now with radiological) Demron – Non-toxic and flexible polymer radiation-shielding fabric; Fire proximity suit – Suit designed to protect from high temperatures
The word bunker originates as a Scots word for "bench, seat" recorded 1758, alongside shortened bunk "sleeping berth". [2] The word possibly has a Scandinavian origin: Old Swedish bunke means "boards used to protect the cargo of a ship". [3]
Turnout may refer to: Turnout (ballet), a rotation of the leg which comes from the hips, causing the knee and foot to turn outward, away from the center of the body; Turnout, a British film; Voter turnout, the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election; A lay-by, turnout or pullout a place to pull off a road for parking
6B2 (Russian: 6Б2) is a Soviet ballistic vest.It is the first serial mass issued body armor of the Soviet Armed Forces, designed on the eve of Soviet-Afghan war.It was introduced into service in 1981.
1 Bunker gear vs. PPE. 2 Incorrectly dressed firefighter. 5 comments. 3 ¿What Gear? 1 comment. 4 Derivation of "Turn Out" 1 comment. Toggle the table of contents ...