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Selection Gear

Mandatory Fire Equipment List To ensure the safety of the candidate, all PPE will be inspected prior to the start of the program. The candidate must present a full set of adequate PPE in order to begin the program. “Race Gear” is not allowed. 

 

Florida Smoke Diver is allowing Candidates to bring their own SCBA and face piece that fit the following criteria. Candidate will bring 3 air bottles with SCBA. In the event the candidate does not have access to an SCBA or his/her SCBA fails during the program, the candidate will be issued an SCBA and Face piece.

Equipment List

Gear

  • Full Set of NFPA Compliant Bunker Gear (Free of rips and in date)

  • Helmet (with flaps)

  • Nomex Hood

  • Bunker Coat

  • Bunker Pants

  • Boots

  • Gloves

  • Suspenders

Air Bottles

  • 30/45 Minute Air Bottle (Minimum of 65 SCF)

  • Pack with air bottle target range 27-35 lbs

  •  Functional Integrated PASS Device

Mandatory Uniform

  • All black face mask (Hanes makes affordable masks that can also be found at Wal-Mart)

  • All Black PT Shorts

  • Plain White T-Shirt

  • Sneakers

Hydration & Nutrition

It is up to the candidate to make arrangements for meals. Bedrooms provide 1 Mini Fridge and a Microwave is available in a common area.
 

Recommended Supplies:

Electrolyte Supplement - Supplemental Food/Snacks

1 Gallon Water Jug

Bed Sheets

Pillow

Comforter

Toiletries

Shave Kit

 Blister Kit

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