What kind of bunker gear does your Dept. have?

[Brecknock72]

i use the fire dex turn out gear and its great.

[ResidentTruckie]

The new stuff my department buys is securitex I believe. The jacket I have is a globe jacket. Not sure about the pants.

[FWDbuff]

ATTENTION WEB TEAM: In keeping with your verbal "standards of posting", isnt it time for this thread to be locked out as it is over 7 years old??????

[dave29]

Gear janesville
Helmet Cairns 360

[5ltretr]

Lion Apperal IMO awesome gear.

[FDNYexp6012]

Does anyone have a harness on their bunker pants or have the attachment for rigging a harnees to their pants? I have Morning Pride bunker pants and a gemtor harness attached. Just wanted to see how many other explorers have harnesses.

[rjk001]

My Dept. Still uses 3/4 boots and long coats,we are getting pants due to nfpa changes, our coats are the exact same as the senior members,due to the fact that the gear is kept on our Engine.Personally i like the long coats and 3/4 boots better than heavy bunker pants.

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Justin Schinkel
Junior FF
Citizens Fire Co.
E-661 & E-662
"Leather Forever"

Many positive changes are happening in "Turnout gear" The heavy bunker pants of old cannot compare with contemporary models. The best sales pitch for bunker pants (they used to be kept by the bunks and worn at night) is the injury protection provided. Research the location of firefighter burn injuries for those wearing 3/4 boots and long coats. After your research you may welcome the bunker pants. Encapsulating gear is not a perfect technology but it is an improvement

[Hexxus]

Many positive changes are happening in "Turnout gear" The heavy bunker pants of old cannot compare with contemporary models. The best sales pitch for bunker pants (they used to be kept by the bunks and worn at night) is the injury protection provided. Research the location of firefighter burn injuries for those wearing 3/4 boots and long coats. After your research you may welcome the bunker pants. Encapsulating gear is not a perfect technology but it is an improvement

That post was 7 years ago man. Come on.

[ExplorerLt1991]

We wear bunker gear... helmet, hood, gloves, coat, pants, boots.

I don't get caught up in what kind....

[MFD102Explorer]

We have all assorted kinds. I really dont care what brand I have. I bought my own jacket/pants and helmet for a DARN GOOD deal on ebay, after selling a old jacket and black pants I had been given a while back. (We wear tan out here, no black). But brand makes no difference to me. If it works and fits me, im happy

Does anyone have a harness on their bunker pants or have the attachment for rigging a harnees to their pants? I have Morning Pride bunker pants and a gemtor harness attached. Just wanted to see how many other explorers have harnesses.

My jacket I got came with one built in in my JACKET, not pants..

[FDNYexp6012]

We have all assorted kinds. I really dont care what brand I have. I bought my own jacket/pants and helmet for a DARN GOOD deal on ebay, after selling a old jacket and black pants I had been given a while back. (We wear tan out here, no black). But brand makes no difference to me. If it works and fits me, im happy



My jacket I got came with one built in in my JACKET, not pants..

I never knew that harnesses can be put in turnout coats. Is it bulkier or uncomforable?

[smokeater1310]

I think the harness he speaks of is the Drag Rescue Device now in all newer gear.

[FDNYexp6012]

I think the harness he speaks of is the Drag Rescue Device now in all newer gear.

That makes sense, I didn't think of that. I have the DRD in my coat and I can't really tell its there.

[FDNYexp6012]

Since the topic is on bunker gear, how does everyones gear feel? Such as mobility, comfort, padding. fitting? I've tried on some Globe gear before at my friends vollie house and felt that it was constricting and the padding on the knees were just leather knee enforcements and killed my knees . I've heard good things about the G-Xtreme. We use Morning Pride and are really happy with it.

[ladkinslfd6]

I am not sure if you are asking to see about obtaining our gear or if you were just curious what our Jrs. wear which is the same as what we wear on calls. If your department is in need of the gear please feel free to have someone contact me.
Reg

hey i know you posted this a long time ago but i was looking for some bunker gear for a good price and thought that you might have some if so please email me ladkinslfd6@yahoo.com
thanks

[ladkinslfd6]

if anyone has any good cheap used gear please email me
ladkinslfd6@yahoo.com
thanks