- The FireRescue1 Personal Protective Equipment product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching Personal Protective Equipment. Personal Protective Equipment is designed to protect firefighters from serious injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical or other hazards. It covers a variety of devices and garments such as respirators, turnout gear, gloves, blankets and gas masks.
Some things to look for when buying PPE are the range of products the store offers, if the gear has been field tested and whether the employees are experienced and knowledgeable.