Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

 

 

Required Equipment	Have	Need
Red Card (Ardous/Moderate)
Boulder County ID Card
Fireline handbook (current version.)
Hard hat with chin straps, nomex shroud if possible
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Gloves (leather)
Flame-resistant shirt/pants (nomex)
Belt, wide, leather if possible
Boots - leather, lace-up, 8" high, lug soles
Chain saw chaps when using a chain saw (only sawyers)
Fire shelter (new/old)
Water canteens
Head lamp with extra batteries/bulb
Cotton undershirt (STRONGLY ADVISED)
Optional Equipment	Have	Need
Rain gear
Jacket, sweater or sweatshirt
Pocket knife
Bandana
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
First aid supplies (strongly recommended)
Prescription drugs (if needed)
Aspirin/Ibuprofren/Tylenol
Bandaids
Moleskin
Space blanket (for emergency warmth)
Snacks
Toilet paper - tampons
Matches/lighter
Watch
Flat file (for tool sharpening)
Compass
Sunglasses
Extra boot laces
Chapstick
Fusees
Extra socks (wool/cotton)