What equipment is used to fight wildfires?

Personal Protective Equipment includes fire resistant pants and shirts, a helmet, eye protection, gloves, leather boots, and fire shelter. Firefighters carry personal gear bags that contain water, rations, sleeping bag, and hand tools such as a Pulaski, shovel, or McLeod.

What do wildfire fighters wear?

Beneath their fire pants and fire shirts, wildland firefighters must wear 100% cotton undergarments. Synthetic materials such as nylon and rayon will adhere to the skin in extreme heat. Eight-inch, lug-soled leather boots provide firefighters with ankle support, traction, and foot protection.

What is wildland PPE?

Hardhat–a critical piece of wildland fire P.P.E., hardhats have saved many lives and prevented serious injuries by protecting the wearers against failing trees, limbs and rolling rocks. Current models are made of thermoplastics, such as polycarbonate, or of thermoset materials, such as fiberglass.

What type of protective gear should be worn during wildland firefighting?

Fire Helmets One of the most effective ways to prevent head trauma as a wildland firefighter is to wear a high-quality firefighter hardhat or helmet. For optimal protection, your fire helmet should be durable, well-fitted, and designed to meet NFPA 1977 standards on PPE.

Where can I buy wildland firefighting gear?

WILDLAND GEAR. Turn to the most complete selection of wildland gear & firefighting equipment with TheFireStore’s inventory. Our heavy duty wildland apparel includes pants, jumpsuits, shirts & coats – offering freedom of movement, with no compromise in either FR coverage or convenience.

Which is the largest supplier of firefighting equipment?

MES is the nation’s largest supplier of Firefighting PPE and 3M Scott SCBA Air-Paks. We are proudly carry the best brands such as Fire-Dex turnout gear, Bullard helmets, Akron Brass nozzles, Matex fire hose, Streamlight flashlights, Hurst Jaws-of-Life rescue tools, 5.11 Tactical apparel, and other firefighter equipment and safety supplies.

What can workers do to prepare for wildfires?

Preparing plans in advance can help workers get to safety before a wildfire impacts an area and can also help protect personal property. The Response/Recovery page details hazards that may be present in areas affected by wildfires.

How to stay safe during a wild fire?

Stay safe during a fire. Pay attention to local weather forecasts, especially those that may affect fire conditions, and always follow instructions given by local emergency management officials. Protect yourself from smoke. When wildfires create smoky conditions it’s important for everyone to reduce their exposure to smoke