There is no more iconic design anywhere in the firefighting world than in the shape of a firefighter’s helmet. This classic design has endured through centuries. Many people are left wondering whether the shape serves …
Why Are Fire Helmets Shaped That Way? A Brief History Read More »
A firefighter’s radio is an essential piece of their equipment and in order to ensure access to it at all times, they must own a good quality radio strap. But how do you go about …
If you’ve ever seen firefighters respond to a blaze, particularly in the United States, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen them head up on to the roof of a structure to cut a hole …
Firefighting is a hazardous profession and one of the ways to reduce the risks to the individual firefighter is through the provision of the right equipment. You may be wondering if that turnout/bunker equipment is …
How Much Does Firefighter Bunker/Turnout Gear Cost? Read More »
If you’ve ever been driving along and seen the scene of a car accident, you’ve probably noticed that there are often firefighters on the scene. If you’re wondering why they are there, you’re in good …
Even firefighters can suffer from foot pain and if things are bad enough, you may need insoles to help get you, quite literally, back on your feet again. However, that might leave you wondering if …
Year-round and usually without the recognition of the general public, wildland firefighters are faced with the difficult tasks of preventing and suppressing wildfires. If you have a wildland firefighter in your family and would like …
The 14 Best Gifts for Wildland Firefighters – 2022 Read More »
The hood area, or the area around your neck and ears, is the most vulnerable spot in conventional firefighting PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). In the past, experts considered it the weakest link in a system-level …
For years it was believed the more beat up or “salty” your leather fire helmet was, the more you were a real firefighter. Some firefighters still feel this way, but years of research have proven …
We have all worried whether our oven will catch on fire when we are using it. It’s one of those things that can happen and knowing what to do in the event of an oven …
