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Firefighting: The Tools of the Trade!

There are many different tools and pieces of equipment used by firefighters today.  Some of these pieces of equipment rarely see the light of day, and others rarely see any rest.  We will discuss the tools of the trade in the next part of the article.

The helmet, face mask, and /or visor are specially designed to protect the firefighters’ head from any hard objects that might fall on them, and the visor helps to protect the eyes from any flying debris. Turn-Out gear, also included is a turnout jacket and pants – the term ‘turn-out’ comes from the fact that the jacket and pants were most usually kept by the fireman’s bunk to be ready at a moment’s notice. They are sometimes still referred to as such, or merely the jacket and pants.

Certified NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), fire retardant gloves specially designed for the sole job of firefighting are also a necessary part of the whole outfit. Fire resistant, water-resistant chemical and pathogen retardant boots, sporting complete steel sole and steel toe complete the gear and provide the necessary protection on the outside of the body.

Underneath the above mentioned pieces are a few others that will ensure