Product Description
Note: Unissued, ships in original packaging.
Unissued German Fire Resistant Balaclava
This is a genuine German fire service balaclava, unissued and constructed from a fire-resistant synthetic knit. Firefighting hoods like this one exist to cover the gap between a helmet and a turnout jacket, the small window of exposed neck, jaw, and ears that would otherwise be left unprotected against radiant heat, flame, and embers during structural firefighting. They're standard equipment worn under a helmet, not a substitute for a full turnout ensemble.
Construction extends coverage well down the neck for a snug, low-profile fit under a helmet, and the fabric holds up to warmth without adding bulk. Customers have found real use for it well outside a fire service context too: one buyer paired it with a fire-resistant jacket already in their gear, and several others have used it as straightforward cold-weather headwear, including one who noted it keeps a beard tucked in and out of the way under a helmet during cold-weather work.
It's a functional piece of genuine fire service surplus, useful for anyone who wants real flame-resistant headwear rather than a costume-grade balaclava, and a practical cold-weather layer for anyone else.
The Short & Sweet:
- Genuine German fire service balaclava, unissued
- Fire-resistant synthetic knit construction
- Extended neck coverage for a snug fit under a helmet
- Ships in original packaging
- Doubles as warm, low-profile cold-weather headwear
