Firefighter Equipment for Kids

Costumes

• Firefighter costumes allow kids to see themselves as "real" firefighters. Costumes can be homemade, purchased from stores or online. They are available in jump suit or two-piece styles that mimic the traditional uniform shirt and pants. Firefighter costumes can be found in sizes for kids through adults.

Jacket and Turnout Pants

• A firefighter's jacket is a recognized piece of equipment. Jackets are worn over the uniform. They are typically yellow or red. They are available in both vinyl and fabric varieties. Jackets can be personalized with the child's last name.

  Turnout pants refer to the slip-on fire and heat resistance pants firefighters wear while combating flames. This piece of equipment is typically worn over the uniform. They are available in vinyl, plastic and fabric styles in a wide variety of sizes. Purchase firefighter turnout pants online, through catalogs or in stores. Firefighter turnout pants and jacket can be worn with or without a firefighter costume.

Fire Extinguishing Equipment

• Firefighter equipment for kids includes water toys such as a water pack or squirt gun style fire extinguisher. Water packs are worn like backpacks. The pack can be filled with water. They have a working hose the kids can use to put out pretend fires. Squirt gun style fire extinguisher toys are designed to resemble real fire extinguishers. They work by filling them with water and squeezing the trigger to release the water.

Accessories

• Accessories such as a firefighter's badge, helmet, ax and truck are part of the equipment used by firefighters. Kids can role-play as firefighters using these accessories to accompany their costume. Versions of these items for kids to play with are available for purchase or can be homemade.