Gear Check List
WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER'S
GEAR CHECK LISTÂ
PERSONAL CLOTHING
Helmet with chinstrap
Nomex or 100% cotton long sleeved shirt
Nomex or 100% cotton pants
Leather work gloves
Cotton undergarments
Wildland Fire boots
Leather boot laces
Goggles and hearing protection
SUGGESTED PACK ITEMS
Fire Shelter
MREs
Trailmix/energy bars
Warm shirt or jacket
Watch cap
Two canteens (minimum)
First Aid kit
Headlamp
Mini flashlight
Extra Batteries
Extra Gloves
Compass
Flagging tape
Sunglasses (safety)
Bandanna
Pocket knife
Fusees
Extra pair of socks
Signal mirror and whistle
NOTE: The PA Bureau of Forestry recommends that firefighters be prepared to be self sufficient for 24 hours in the field. Equipment and supplies brought to the fireline should be consistent with this requirement.