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2. Firefighter's helmet - Wikipedia

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   Most countries outside of the continental US, especially Europe, use a different style of fire helmet which covers more of the head, including the ears, and will sometimes have a nape protector at the back. This style is often referred to as a "Euro" style helmet, and most are fitted with a full face visor, eye protection, and a light.

3. Bunker gear - Wikipedia

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   The modern firefighter's helmet was developed in 1830 by luggage maker Henry Gratacap, a volunteer firefighter in New York City. [1] [2] This helmet is recognizable today as the "New York" style of helmet, and has retained the same basic shape. The helmet had a brimmed front to affix a leather shield, usually adorned with a company name and ...

4. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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   A short piece of fire hose, usually 10 to 20 feet (6.1 m) long, of large diameter, greater than 2.5 inches (64 mm) and as large as 6 inches (150 mm), used to move water from a fire hydrant to the fire engine, when the fire apparatus is parked close to the hydrant. Solid stream A fire-fighting water stream emitted from a smooth-bore nozzle.

5. List of hat styles - Wikipedia

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   This style includes the conical "princess" hats often seen in illustrations of folk-tale princesses. Homburg: A semi-formal hat with a medium brim and crown with a crease and no dents. Icelandic tail-cap: Part of the national costume of Iceland. Jaapi: A traditional hat of Assam, India. Plain and decorative jaapis are available. Kalpak

6. Helmet - Wikipedia

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   Ten different types of helmets with different design, materials, amount of head coverage, and accessories to provide maximum protection for specific use cases. A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head. More specifically, a helmet complements the skull in protecting the human brain.

7. List of comparative firefighting ranks - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, helmet colors often denote a fire fighter's rank or position. In general, white helmets denote chief officers, such as battalion chiefs, division chiefs, etc. while red helmets may denote company officers, such as captains, lieutenants, etc. but the specific meaning of a helmet's color or style varies from region to region ...