Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Items to be warn at all times on the fireline

Red Card (you will not be allowed on any fire without it!)
Boulder County ID Card (see above!)

Fireline handbook (current version.)

• Hard hat with chin straps, nomex shroud if possible
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Gloves (leather)
• Flame-resistant clothing (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
• Water canteens
• Head lamp with extra batteries/bulb
• Cotton undershirt (STRONGLY ADVISED)

Fireline pack items (optional, but desirable)

• 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
• Snacks
• Toilet paper - tampons
• Matches/lighter
• Watch
• Flat file
• Compass
• Sunglasses
• Extra boot laces
• Chapstick
• Fusees
• Extra socks (wool/cotton)