Firefighter's Turnout Coat
Datec. 1920
Credit LineTransferred from the collection of Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London, Ontario, 2004
Object number2004.021.005
Label TextThis heavy turnout coat was worn by firefighters in the 1920s. The coat has layers of fabric for protection against heat as well as water, so it does not become soaked during the fire fights. Today, turnout coats are more robust, made with fire-resistant materials and reflective stripes for increased visibility.
NameCoat
c. 1920 - 1940
c. 1920 - 1940
c. 1920 - 1940
c. 1903 - 1910
