When I came on the job,we fought fires without hoods or bunker gear, and somehow we survived and the fires went out.The gear IS good, also heavier,harder to move, and hotter. It keeps the heat in so we over heat,but over all it does protect well.

What do I keep in my cars gear wise ? Nothing. Ok I got some old gloves. A 5 pound ABC ext. to put a small fire out but thats about it .