Every fire department has its own customs and traditions that have been carried on through the years. Some have different colored badges to distinguish officers or different colored turnout gear, but ...

WEBSTER, Texas (Houston Chronicle) – One of the most iconic symbols of firefighting has been the traditional helmet with its shield and wide brim. But you won’t see those anymore on firefighters in ...

Before heading out on calls, firefighters must put on over 70 pounds of equipment. This equipment, of course, includes the very familiar fire helmet. "Our traditional fire helmets were first ...