Question of the Day #918

PFAS and Fire Fighter Turnout Gear

From the headline of this article at the International Association of Fire Fighters.

  上記の文で、turnout gearの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "turnout gear" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎や他の日本語のサイトにこの用語はないので、下記About Mechanicsの記事によると、

Turnout gearとは、消防士が使用する保護服・保護具の総称です。

Bunker gearとも言います。
 

Answer

According to About Mechanics:

The term turnout gear is used by firefighters to describe their protective clothing and equipment.

   

Examples

• Also known as bunker gear, turnout gear is the firefighter's first line of defense against the many hazards inherent to the job.
• Although global standards differ, the protective clothing which makes up the average turnout gear set includes a helmet, jacket, trousers, boots, and gloves.
• NFPA certified turnout gear is composed of three layers; an outer shell, a moisture barrier, and a thermal liner.　
• Turnout Gear, also known as Bunker Gear, gets its name from it’s history of being stored in the bunk room of fire departments so that is can be easily and readily accessible in case of emergencies.
• The average set of turnout gear weighs as much as 45 pounds.

   

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