Ben's Wildland Fire Gear and FR

06/16/2026

If facing extreme heat and flames in wildland firefighting, the Propper Wildland Fire Pant delivers certified protection. The FR design provides reliable protection rated to NFPA 1977 standards, while pleated knees allow for freedom of movement.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Perfect Stop on a Four-Acre Start 🛩️

There is nothing quite like the roar of a SEAT coming in low to back up a hardworking ground crew.

A Helitack crew takes a brief tactical pause from clearing line to admire a precise SEAT drop on a small four-acre fire in central Nevada. In the vast Great Basin, initial attack is all about speed and coordination.

When Helitack inserts onto a remote start, having a Single Engine Air Tanker anchor the flank with retardant gives the ground crews the upper hand they need to wrap it up fast.

Respect to the pilots and the crews on the dirt keeping the small ones small.

Photo by Joe Bradshaw

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Ground Crews Anchoring the Line 💪

In flashy California grass, a secure handline is the boundary that ensures "good fire" stays exactly where it belongs.

Wildland firefighters put in the manual labor to construct handline right next to active flames during the Lake Mathews prescribed fire.

Working in the open sun with light, fast-moving fuels requires constant vigilance and quick tool work.

This shot captures the seamless synchronization between the firefighters swinging tools and the engine support idling nearby—a total team effort to restore the landscape and protect surrounding communities.

Photo by Paul Gibbs

06/11/2026

ESS ballistic sunglasses, eyeshields and goggles for Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Shooting and Hunting. ANSI Z87.1 eye protection.