Fireman Suit ?

gmcwv · 10-06-2006, 10:42 AM

Halloween is coming up and I am looking for a real fireman suit, anyone know where I might get one. I have looked online and not much help. I have seen the costume variety and they just look cheap. Any help would be great.

txusa03 · 10-06-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gmcwv

Halloween is coming up and I am looking for a real fireman suit, anyone know where I might get one. I have looked online and not much help. I have seen the costume variety and they just look cheap. Any help would be great.

you only want the real deal? not a fake one? If you ever wore a real fireman suit, I think you will change your mind about wearing a real one.

Nikki · 10-06-2006, 01:05 PM

I told my boyfriend to be a fireman like 3 years ago and he said he would and that never happened, yet somehow he convinces me to be a school girl like every year.

DFW_M · 10-06-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BadBob

After the Oklahoma/Oregon football debacle, here's what I'll be wearing for Halloween.

What are you going wear after this weekend

DFW_M · 10-06-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I told my boyfriend to be a fireman like 3 years ago and he said he would and that never happened, yet somehow he convinces me to be a school girl like every year.

dump him

gmcwv · 10-06-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

you only want the real deal? not a fake one? If you ever wore a real fireman suit, I think you will change your mind about wearing a real one.

Well I am only going to wear the bottom half... I would assume that they are very heavy. But yeah I would like to find the real deal, or if there was something that looked rather real that would work just as well.

mpimping · 10-06-2006, 05:47 PM

lol, get a f1 fireproof suit...

DFW_M · 10-07-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BadBob

Crimson and Cream of course.

Not a fan of either one actually (go Gators

but I like Stoops better that the other guy, so...go Sooners today

Josh49 · 10-07-2006, 02:10 PM

I was a FF for 6 years. Our firehouse kept loads of spare gear in our basement, collecting dust. If I was still there and you lived near by I could hook you up.. It might be worth it to try a local FD around you to see if they have any old stuff they don't care about that they could lend you for a night. A headsup though - PPE is incredibly expensive, don't be surprised if they don't have extra lying around to let you borrow..

PS. I don't know where you're spending your Halloween, but if you're fully donning gear, prepare to sweat your balls off...

Josh49 · 10-07-2006, 02:13 PM

More info after reading the above posts -

PPE has three layers, the thermal layer, vapor layer, and fireproof outer layer (from inside to outside). The thermal and vapor are usually one piece that snaps into the outer Nomex layer that is the suit as you know it, in both the bunker pants and jacket. It comes out so that the Nomex layer can be washed (more complicated than it sounds, and very important). If you removed these thicker layers and wore only the nomex, it would be a lot more comfortable, less weight for you.. And more importantly, you won't sweat to death..

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Josh49 Major General 266 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	More info after reading the above posts - PPE has three layers, the thermal layer, vapor layer, and fireproof outer layer (from inside to outside). The thermal and vapor are usually one piece that snaps into the outer Nomex layer that is the suit as you know it, in both the bunker pants and jacket. It comes out so that the Nomex layer can be washed (more complicated than it sounds, and very important). If you removed these thicker layers and wore only the nomex, it would be a lot more comfortable, less weight for you.. And more importantly, you won't sweat to death.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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