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Our Helmets have to be rated for structural fire fighting and meet or exceed NFPA 1971 standard; protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting. In NFPA 1971, our helmets have to be tested for resistance to impact, resistance to heat, and resistance to flame. Fire Fighting Helmets come in various sizes, makes, and materials used. Pricing can range from $742.59 for a leather helmet to $192.39 for a composite helmet, but averages around $350

A hood is an interface element in our protective ensemble that provides limited protection to our head, face and neck areas. Our protective hoods also have to meet the NFPA 1971 standard. Firefighting hoods are made of an inherently flame-resistant fiber, typically Nomex fabric. Firefighting hoods can range from $120 for a 4ply hood to $20 for a 2 ply hood but typically averages around $30

Our coats have to be rated for structural fire fighting and meet or exceed NFPA 1971 standard; protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting. Fire Fighting coats come from various makes and could be custom built based on the needs of the fire department. Firefighting coats come with an outer shell, a moisture barrier, and a thermal liner. The outer shell is to protect the firefighter from direct flame while providing abrasion and tear resistance. The moisture barrier protects the firefighter from water and NFPA “common liquids”. The moisture barrier is also tested for resistance to bloodborne pathogens. The thermal liner provides the thermal protection from ambient heat.

Firefighting coats are actually custom-tailored to our firefighters. This is done to assure an accurate fit and protection to our members. Pricing can range from $1,673.39 to $1,015.16 , but averages around $1,390

Our Breathing apparatus, also known as Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) has to meet NFPA 1981; Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Service. Which requires that the apparatus meets NIOSH certifications 42 CFR 84, outfitted with two End-of-Service-Time indicators (EOSTI), a Heads-up display, and a rapid intervention crew/company universal air connection. Attached to our SCBAs is a Personal Alert Safety System (PASS). This device has to meet NFPA 1982; Standard on personal alert safety system.

There are a handful of companies that build SCBAs; Scott Safety, Honeywell Safety Products, MSA Fire, Draeger, Survivair and more. Pricing for SCBAs can range from vendor to vendor, and come in all sorts of packages and added features. Typically, for a full system, with a facepiece, spare cylinder, and PASS system; a Fire Department could spend anywhere from $2,000/each unit to $6,500/each unit.

Fire pagers are a communication device that connects our volunteers with 911 fire dispatch. These pagers can cost anywhere from $400 to $800, depending on the features they have. Some useful features include voice storage, that will allow our members to rewind and playback a message to verify details.

Just like our coats, our firefighting pants has to be rated for structural fire fighting and meet or exceed NFPA 1971 standard; protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting. Firefighting pants come in various makes and can be custom built based on the needs of the fire department. Firefighting pants come with an outer shell, a moisture barrier, and a thermal liner. The outer shell is to protect the firefighter from direct flame while providing abrasion and tear resistance. The moisture barrier protects the firefighter from water and NFPA “common liquids”. The moisture barrier is also tested for resistance to bloodborne pathogens. The thermal liner provides the thermal protection from ambient heat.

Firefighting pants are actually custom-tailored to our firefighters. This is done to assure an accurate fit and protection to our members. Pricing can range from $720.59 to $1,061.59 , but averages around $900

A fire truck, or also known as a fire apparatus, can range in cost depending on the apparatus. The most common fire apparatus are: pumper/engine, ladder truck, heavy rescue and brush truck. There are specialty trucks out there like a hazmat truck or a mobile command unit.

A Fire Engine/Pumper could cost upwards to $300,000.00 to $400,000.00. Ladder trucks typically start at $700,000 and escalates from there. Those prices do not include the equipment that would also go on those rigs. Fire fighting equipment add on another $100,000+ to outfit the apparatus. Nearly every single fire truck is custom built for the department ordering it, which drives the cost.

In accordance with NFPA 1851; Standard on selection, care, and maintenance of protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting.

Structural fire fighting ensembles and ensemble elements need to be retired no more than 10 years from the date the ensemble or ensemble elements were manufactured.

Which means that our helmets, hoods, coats, pants, and boots, used or not, needs to be replaced after 10 years.

As for our SCBA’s, depending on the make of the cylinder is dependent on when it needs to be retired. Our cylinders are hydrostatically tested every five years. However, after 15 years of service, our cylinders are retired.

According to the NFPA 1911; Standard for the Inspection, Maintenace, testing, and retirement of in-service automotive fire apparatus. Our fire trucks should be retired from service after 25 years.

If these items are not replaced, and our firefighter gets injured on the scene with expired equipment, It could result in being denied insurance claims, workmen’s compensation and more.