Firefighter Equipment
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Toronto firefighters prepare their equipment
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British naval men in firefighting gear on HMS Illustrious (R06), Liverpool, 25 October 2009
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British naval men in firefighting gear on HMS Illustrious (R06), Liverpool, 25 October 2009
A partial list of some equipment typically used by firefighters:
- Hand tools, such as
- Flat-head and pick-head axe
- Pike pole
- Halligan bar
- Flashlight
- Spanner wrench
- Circular ("K-12"), Cutters Edge, and/or chain saws
- Hydraulic rescue tools such as spreaders, cutters, and rams
- Personal protective equipment ("PPE") designed to withstand water and high temperatures, such as
- Bunker gear, including turnout jacket and pants
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Helmet, face mask and/or visor; climbing helmets
- Safety boots, gloves, and Nomex and Carbon flash hoods
- Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) device
- Handheld radio, pager, or other communication devices
- Thermal Imaging Camera
- Gas Meter
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