Paige Bischofberger practices putting on her turnouts (heavy fire resistant yellow jacket) and firefighting gear at Shoshone County District No. 1. According to the publication Fire Engineering, firefighters need to have turnouts that are tailored to fit to the body to reduce weight and bulk while providing increased mobility to enhance response time. Turnouts sized to fit for women have helped improve the safety and comfort of women firefighters.

November 3, 2023