An essential part of any fire fighter's gear is the helmet. Traditionally, the helmet was made of leather strengthened by the use of combs, or leather seam reinforcements. The helmet pictured ...

Ontario, Canada, firefighter Shawn Burns takes us through his gear: What works, what he carries on every call, and why. If you’d like to help young firefighters choose their gear setup ...

This latest study, published on Dec. 13, analyzed gloves and hoods worn by structural firefighters (those who fight fires in buildings), as well as gear worn by wildland firefighters.

DENVER — A firefighter's bulky gear keeps them safe and warm in the frigid winter temperatures, but the specialized gear also keeps firefighting crews cool in Denver's summer months. The ...