Keeping you safe in an emergency.

To stay safe in a burning building, a firefighter must wear special gear. A turnout coat, for example, is a special jacket designed to protect a firefighter from heat and flames.

Reflective stripes on the coat and pants help firefighters see one another in a dark, smoky building.

Smoke can be one of the biggest dangers in a fire. Firefighters wear face shields and an air mask to be able to see and b…