You are individually responsible for providing the following for your use during field exercises:
- Sturdy leather lugged boots, at least 8″ in height (no tennis shoes, nothing that will melt)
- Leather gloves (well fitting)
- Leather (or other fire resistant) belt
- Cotton, other non-synthetic, or other fire resistant undergarments and socks (to wear under PPE clothing)
- Rain jacket (does not need to be fire resistant)
- Water bottles (at least two quarts combined capacity)
- Any personal medications you may require (including epinephrine if applicable)
- Pen/pencil/paper
- Personal snacks and lunch
- A change of clothing for the ride home and a trash bag for your dirty gear
- Fire pack (if you have one) or other pack for carrying food, water, rain gear, etc.
PPE requirements (provide your own if possible, but we have loaners)
- Nomex or other fire resistant shirt and pants
- Fire-rated hardhat with chin strap
Note: we have about 30 sets of Nomex (shirts/pants) and hardhats that we can loan. We will make them available prior to field sessions. You will be responsible for your own boots, gloves, and other clothing.
