Step into rubber boots and adjust with handles at the top of the boot. Insulated overall pants with suspenders are "turned out" over the rubber boots, ready to go. Pull them up over the fire department T-shirt and pants.
Put on triple-layer outer garment/jacket. You may want a D-ring carabiner to attach equipment it, depending on the fire incident.
Cover head with hood made of heat and fire resistant fabric such as Nomex ). The hood exposes the face but keeps the entire head covered once the helmet and face mask are in place, according to New Jersey veteran firefighter Doug Tilley.
Put on helmet with transparent face seal. Adjust chinstrap, headband and protective shroud. Make sure you have a radio or other communication device and a flashlight.
Put on the positive pressure mask along with the air-line and pressure gauge--the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).Then attach the SCBA harness that goes over the shoulders and has wrist straps.
Put on an exchangeable air tank bottle that has a backpack frame.
Make sure the Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) is securely connected with the air-line and pressure gauge (SCBA).
Wear insulated leather gloves.