When oxysalts are dissolved in water from hose streams and the liquid comes in contact with turnouts, the turnouts become Now the turnouts have an oxidizer in the fabric. When a firefighter is exposed to the heat of a fire, the oxidizer in the turnouts can cause the turnouts to ignite and burn vigorously. The turnouts must be decontaminated prior to being used again, or the firefighters will be in unnecessary danger when exposed to heat or fire.