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2. 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.

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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   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. Fire proximity suit - Wikipedia

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   Firefighters training at a U.S. Air Force base in fire proximity suits Detail of fire proximity suit. A fire proximity suit (also, silvers, silver bunker suit, or asbestos suit) is a suit designed to protect a firefighter or volcanologist from extremely high temperatures. They were first designed and used in the 1930s.

6. Front-end bra - Wikipedia

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   A front-end bra (also known as a car bra, bonnet bra, front-end cover, hood bra, auto bra, [1] hood mask, car mask, etc.) is a (usually black) vinyl cover that attaches to the front of a car or other vehicle to protect the bumper, hood, and sides of the fenders from scratches. The inside of the bra is lined with a felt-like material. [2]

7. Eye protection - Wikipedia

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   Motorcycle helmets and Bicycle helmets have face shields that protects the eyes against wind blast, dust, insects and impact in the event of a crash. Racing helmets also have face shields (narrower than motorcycle helmets) to protect against fire and impact. Riot protection helmets have visors to protect the eyes and face from projectiles and ...

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9. Helmet (heraldry) - Wikipedia

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   In heraldic achievements, the helmet or helm is situated above the shield and bears the torse and crest.The style of helmet displayed varies according to rank and social status, and these styles developed over time, in step with the development of actual military helmets.