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2. 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 ...

3. Firefighter's helmet - Wikipedia

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   British Royal Navy firefighters with yellow helmets. In some countries, most notably the United States and other Anglophone countries, the firefighter's helmet color often denotes the wearer's rank or position. In Britain, most firefighters wear yellow helmets; watch managers (two grades above a regular firefighter) and above wear white helmets.

4. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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   Developed in the early 19th century, the original firefighter helmets were felt caps and did nothing more than keep water off the firefighters' faces. Later editions of the fire helmet included leather, metal, and fiberglass, and most departments are currently using a form of plastic composite. More information under Bunker gear. Higbee cut

5. High-visibility clothing - Wikipedia

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   A police officer in Taiwan wears a white motorcycle helmet in conjunction with a high-visibility vest. According to a 2004 study, the wearing of reflective or fluorescent clothing correlated with a 37 percent lower risk of a rider sustaining a crash-related injury; likewise, white helmets demonstrated a 24 percent reduction.

6. Helmet stickers for Tennessee storm-injured Asher Sullivan ...

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   More than 3,000 sports helmet stickers have been made for 10-year-old Asher Sullivan, who remains hospitalized after being injured in recent storms

7. Four firefighters relieved of duty for not removing American ...

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   Some firefighters at a west suburban fire department have been relieved of their duties, for refusing to remove patriotic flags from their lockers and helmets. Maywood Fire Chief Craig Bronaugh ...