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My grandfather is a retired chief of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. His first helmet was black. My father, retired engineer with 33 years of firefighting experience with MDFR. His helmet is black. My uncle, now a chief for Orlando Fire... First helmet, black. The helmet of my young 6 year career on OFD. Black. And now my cousin, the Rookie. His helmet is black. Our equipment has changed between the generations. The open cab is a thing of the past. You can't ride the tailboard anymore. 3/4 boots are gone. Debates about smooth bore vs fog stream. The only constant has been our code of conduct as firefighters and our Black Helmet.

Black Helmet Apparel was founded by a fireman for firefighters. All the designs are hand drawn, and unique. You'll find no clip art here. You'll only find the images that relay the fearless, but frightening side of our job. One look should invoke the feeling you feel on the way to the column, and the satisfaction you feel once the fire is out. We don't want cheesy sayings. Just the simple message. Smoke Showin'. Aggressive Attack. Adapt and Overcome. Fight Fire. Fire Out.

It's how we live. It's what we love. Protect the public, and the brother or sister at your side. Remember those who went before. Teach the new ones coming up. We put on the brotherhood when we put on that Helmet.