Wildland fire shelter
FireA deployable heat-reflective shelter — the last-resort survival item on a fireline.
- Approx. cost
- $300–$500
- Weight
- 4–5 lb
- Used in
- 1 kit
Purpose
Provide a final layer of protection in an entrapment, per training.
Used in kits
- Wildland Fire Crew Personal Gear Kit
Professional & Field Ops
Alternatives
- None— There is no substitute; it is issued, inspected, and trained equipment.
Maintenance notes
- Inspect per agency schedule; a damaged shelter is removed from service.
Buying considerations
- This is issued, standard-conforming equipment — not a consumer purchase.
- Deployment is a trained, timed skill, not something to improvise.
⚠️ Safety notes
- A fire shelter is a last resort within a wildland-fire qualification system. Carrying one implies the required training, fitness, and adherence to safety orders — it is never a substitute for them.
Page history & editing
Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor