What Are the 3 Layers of Firefighter Turnout Gear?
Wildland firefighters need extensive protection to handle the dangerous fires they work with. Here are the three layers of firefighter turnout gear.
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How Has Firefighting Protection Gear Changed Over Time
Firefighting requires specialized gear, and as we learn more about fires, that gear can change. Here’s how firefighting protection gear has changed over time.
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How Wildland Fire Gloves Protect You While Fighting Fires
Gloves are an essential part of any firefighter’s uniform. Here’s how wildland fire gloves protect users while they fight fires in the wilderness.
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What Are Fire Shelters and How Do You Use Them?
Since the discovery of fire, humans have designed protection methods to avoid injuries and death. Our modern fire shelters are the most effective method yet.
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How To Properly Size Brush Pants for Firefighters
To be a wildland firefighter, you need a lot of specialized equipment and properly fitted clothes. Here’s how to properly size brush pants for firefighters.
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What Are 7 Ways To Prevent Wildland Fires?
Local communities, forest visitors, and firefighters are all responsible for keeping our environment safe. Here are 7 wildland fire prevention tips.
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5 Simple Rules of Maintaining a Clean Fire Hose Nozzle
Fire hose nozzle maintenance is a vital topic that few people take seriously. If you want to know how to perform it, look no further than this list of rules.
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Firefighting Helmet Colors and Their Meanings
Many people aren’t aware that most firefighter helmet colors actually have meanings to them. Here’s a list of what most of the colors represent.
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Signs It Is Time To Replace Your Wildland Firefighter Boots
If you’re a wildland firefighter but unsure how to judge your boots’ damage, this vital guide will help you know where and how to pay attention.
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The Different Types of Wildland Hose Packs
From the Gansner Progressive Hose Pack to the Jarbo Supply Hose Pack, the different types of wildland hose packs each have their own stories and advantages.
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How Do Wildland Firefighter Pants Protect Your Legs?
Firefighters often worry most about protecting their upper bodies, but protecting your legs is just as important. Let’s talk about fire-resistant pants.
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What's the 10-Year Rule for Wildland Firefighting Equipment?
The NFPA has a 10-year rule that applies to all firefighting gear. Here’s what the rule means, why it exists, and how it’s relevant for wildland departments.
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