I dont carry many things in my gear persay, its the things that are on my airpak that carries the bulk of it. I carry a few more things than "self rescue", they are convenient rather than the must have type. When I started this business I carried nothing extra. After years and what seems like a million calls......I find myself carrying what I do because I want to. It may not be the best, it may not be what others think is enough...or is too much. You'll figure out what works and what doesnt....I know I have.
Anyways.................
I have a "bucket boss" brand pouch in one of the coat pockets that holds a few things like small wire cutters, masonry nails, utility knife, seatbelt cutter, small crescent wrench, and some craftsman collapsible screwdriver thing (comes in handy more around the station than on scene) Other coat pocket has some webbing of various sized loops (2) 12, a 24, & a 72" I think. There is a suvivor light clipped to my coat with a modified piece to replace the plastic one they come with. Thermal liner pocket carries keys to all stations, & most pull-stations. Radio pocket carries the department radio. Radio strap that I wear under my coat, carries mine.
I carry a short section of rope, 15ft or so coiled up, and a window punch in one of the pants pockets, thats it.
I guess since my seat-harness is in my gear, so that warrants mentioning aswell.
Vulcan boxlight, and 3 bags that carry hoisting/search rope, absolute last resort rope, and more webbing & related hardware; are clipped in various places on the airpak. Since the halligan bar I carry is mine, does that make it part of my gear?
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Few other specialty hand tools and shit like batteries for voice amp, backup lapel mic, reflective vest, safety glasses, spare interior gloves, rope gloves, a spare hood, some hard candy........and most importantly
toilet paper are carried in a duffle bag.