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This was the first Yoga video I bought and I have been doing it for about 7 years. I do yoga for the benefit of flexibility, not because I want to impress people with crazy poses or inversions. The linked video is all very simple poses, and Rodney does them slowly and multiple times to give you the maximum stretch for each pose. I have done some faster sessions with more advanced moves, but I always come back to Yoga Burn. I would buy this and give it a try. Trust me, you will love how you feel afterward.

Before I start the routine, I like to do about 20 minutes or so of cardio. That way, my heart races through the entire routine and I get a really good sweat going.

I've heard good things about the Streamlight Survivor, but I've only really used corded cap lamps like Koehler wheatlamps on hardhats with a bracket, and not for structural firefighting. The Nightstick XPP-5442G also looks good, and when I had the chance to play with it, beat it up, it held up well. (http://www.amazon.com/Nightstick-XPP-5422G-Intrinsically-Permissible-Dual-Light/dp/B007RKKERA/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1426760247&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=nightsick)

Mining style cap lamps are great in that they've got a really long life, tough as fuck, they're all intrinsically safe, but they generally need a bracket, and are intended more for work. They'll fall off too easily, but they've got a cord so they won't go far...but they can also get caught on things. And the battery needs to be mounted on a belt, and they're usually rechargeable rather than able to take a fistfull of AAs. They'll cut through smoke decently if held low.

Other accessories include a halo (reflective elastic band) with a can of dip stuck in it. One of the guys on our team used a gopro in a recent training exercise underground at a mine in smoke, fire, climbing through rock and it held up really well.

I have one of these in my left bunker pants pocket.

In it, I have 25ft of webbing with a locking carabiner, a Rescue 87 tool, a 6-in-1 screwdriver, and an aluminum door chock.

The organizer keeps them all sticking up and within really easy reach. The pocket flap secures over the tops of all the tools. I can get all the tools out and put them all back easily (except the webbing) with structure gloves on. I love it.

Don't know of any purpose built straps for the job.

Something like this might be a good start though

And quite honestly, just buying a cheap backpack that the indian pack fits in might be helpful as well.

No idea about the helmet. As far as tools go

non contact voltage tester https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FXJOQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_XxzgAb8RCT4Y9

Works great for double checking the utilities are off or isolating a particular circuit if you don't want to leave someone's house entirely without power

4 in 1 screwdriver
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009V431/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_vzzgAbASETAEA

For screwing and unscrewing things

Reasonable sized channel locks
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004SBCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_ZAzgAbD9C5JND

For a while I had vice grips instead of these but found with gloves on they were a little too clunky to manipulate. Works great for grabbing and loosening like gas connections to dryers

And this rescue tool dealio
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057UMN3A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_ZCzgAbQY3EK8Z

Works as your battery cutter, prying tool, gas shutoff and a spanner. I cut one of those little locks that secures piv valves and commercial sprinkler systems with this thing before my partner could make it back with bolt cutters so that alone was worth half the price

I love my Casio MRW200H. It's a dive watch, so it's completely waterproof. Honestly, it's not the most attractive, but it's low-profile, light, and comfortable. It's also cheap, so if I ruin it like I have less durable watches, it's not a big deal.

I've got a Fiskar at home that's a couple pounds lighter and pretty nice. Already got axes on the rig, so I haven't needed to bring it to work or anything, but I like it...

Fiskars 378841-1002 X27 Super Splitting Axe (36"), Inch, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004M3BAQE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_T.BZCb5RP5ZFA

Along the FDNY line, "The Last Men Out: Life on the Edge at Rescue 2." It's by Tow Downey and is a great read about the evolution of the rescue units in the FDNY over the years.

A little late to this but maybe nomex is a good option. These laces have been working well while burning brushpiles this past winter. Hopefully they will last through the prescribed burn season.

Couple ideas for you.

Get him a streamlight helmet light.

Streamlight 69140 Vantage LED Tactical Helmet Mounted Flashlight https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001DBFKZA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nnBnDbB5SMGYK

They are one of those tools that are neat and actually I've used a few times when my flashlight had fallen off in a fire.

Must departments have specific sop/sog regarding life safety gear so don't bother trying to upside that. If he gets hurt wearing non sanctioned gear it can make things difficult for him.

The other thing I would think it's the leatherman oht.

I've found that particular tool to be super v useful on mvcs because the pliers are spring activated, which in extrication gloves is awesome.

Cheers.

I think you should take a look at these.

I just bought a pair and they are very comfortable lined on the inside and water proof on the outside. I bought them for snow clearing, but they would probably be perfect for hydrant testing as no matter how hard you try your hands will get wet. Look at the related searches on amazon. There is a pair of blue gloves that are the same type that are cheaper and has a better review score.

Maybe something like this would fit? Would probably be a lot easier than trying to fit all your stuff into one backpack.

Never a fan of knives as I can never use them with gloves on. Some guys carry a gerber or leatherman but that is more for convenience.I carry channellock cable cutters for getting myself out of an entanglement.

As for lights, I have a streamlight survivor LED that I love. I got the battery one and just leave it on my coat.

Something like this was mentioned in /r/AutoDetailing before. I'm sure it'll be better than crawling under there.

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GC7X6DW

Thanks! John Mittendorf's book, Truck Company Operations, looks like a classic. Will get.

I wear the 5.11 Tactical EMS pants. They feel great and have built in knee pads but aren't to obvious. All the departments around me use these as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001V2XAKS/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_8?smid=A3UW6FFMODPQYZ&psc=1

Last Men Out

Love this book

just some suggestions:

Gerber multi tool

window punch

small screwdriver (with changeable bits held in the handle)

Streamlight helmet mounted light

radio strap (if he has his own radio and doesnt have one already)

cable cutter multi tool (i have this and use it all the time - https://www.amazon.com/Channellock-87-8-88-Inch-Compact-Rescue/dp/B0057UMN3A/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=firefighter+cable+cutters&qid=1563800491&s=gateway&sr=8-3)

extra structural firefighting gloves - most volley departments will only issue one set of gear, so its good to have an extra set of gloves in case the others are wet or need to be cleaned

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if ur in the US try this link: https://www.thefirestore.com/

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I could go on and on.

You might want to switch to a non locking carabiner. I have a similar set of webbing. When using the carabiner with gloves, in smoke, and in a hurry it's kind of hard to unlock. Mine doubles a bail out kit and it's much faster to deploy.

Besides that I carry the normal set. Channellock, a steamlight., a prusik, door wedges, and safety glasses.

Here is a pic I took when I was issued new gear about 6-8 Months ago.