Traditional style firefighter's helmet.

A firefighter keeps a safe distance while extinguishing a trashcan fire.

Two firefighters are spraying water at a burning building during a night time fire.

Male firefighter with full equipment including SCBA bottle with gas mask, helmet, and full protective clothing.

There is less danger of falling a greater distance if walking down backwards.

Three types of helmets, (top) contemporary style firedome, (middle) traditional style, and (bottom) international style.

Two firefighters climb up an aerial ladder carrying a firehose which is shooting a stream of water at the fire.

Safe and dangerous methods of walking down stairs. Image shows firefighter walking down backwards without a handrail, the most dangerous of three.

Firefighting gear