The protective equipment is made specially to ensure the safety. This includes protective clothing, helmets, goggles or other garments to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection.
Obtaining the proper training and equipment first requires forethought, planning, and a basic list of what your department needs.
Firefighting face masks provide protection from the smoke, debris, and embers present in fire operations.
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is used to protect firefighters against oxygen deficiency, dust, gases, and vapors.
The helmet protects the firefighters' heads from objects or debris falling from above. The wide rear bill of the helmet was designed to prevent hot water and hot embers from reaching the firefighter's neck or falling down the inside of their coat.
Face and neck shrouds for firefighting provide a barrier between the heat and elements and the firefighter. Shrouds offer a better way to beat the heat while still providing adequate heat deflection and inflamed airborne debris.
Gloves used should be designed to protect your hands against blisters, cuts, scratches, and minor burns during routine firefighting.
Firefighting boots are able to handle a variety of conditions. Made of rubber or leather, the boots have steel toes to protect the firefighter's feet from falling debris, glass, and metal.
Structural firefighting PPE is designed to protect the firefighter from immense heat generated by fires burning within enclosed areas, as well as protect them from threats of falling man-made objects and structures.