Turnout Gear & Bunker Gear Rentals
Ethos Fire supports fire departments, fire academies, students, training organizations, first responders, and emergency-response teams with flexible firefighter equipment rental programs. Rental availability, quantities, sizes, equipment configurations, rental periods, pricing, and delivery options are confirmed individually.
Use this guide to explore rental options and plan for your academy or department. Ready to get started? Send a rental inquiry with your organization, equipment category, and approximate quantity. Dates, sizing, and detailed requirements can follow.
Firefighter equipment rental categories
Turnout gear and bunker gear rentals
Structural turnout gear rentals may be available for fire academy recruits, departments, training programs, seasonal personnel, and other approved temporary needs. Rental configurations may include turnout coats and pants and related firefighter PPE, depending on availability and the intended application.
Review our detailed rental quote checklist below or visit the dedicated turnout rental program.
Fire hose rentals
Fire hose rental requests may be evaluated for training, demonstrations, temporary replacement needs, special events, preparedness exercises, and other approved uses. Provide the hose type, diameter, length, quantity, coupling requirements, intended application, dates, and delivery location when requesting availability.
See additional fire hose rental information.
Firefighting tools and equipment rentals
Availability may include selected firefighting tools, lighting, hose-related equipment, training equipment, and other temporary-use items. Because equipment configurations vary, identify the exact category, quantity, required dates, and intended application in your request.
Browse the dedicated rental site’s firefighter tools and equipment overview.
Helmets, boots, gloves, and related PPE
Requests for helmets, boots, gloves, and additional PPE are reviewed based on equipment availability, sizing, duration, training requirements, and approved use. Not every category or size is available for every program. Ethos Fire will confirm the exact rental configuration before any commitment is made.
Fire academy and student rental programs
Fire academy students and recruit classes often need properly sized gear for a defined training schedule. Ethos Fire can evaluate requests from individual recruits, academies, colleges, instructors, and program administrators.
Start with your academy name and approximate headcount. As planning progresses, share the following details when available:
- Academy or school name
- Class start and completion dates
- Number of students
- Available sizing information
- Training application and academy requirements
- Delivery location and required-by date
- On-site fitting needs, if applicable
Learn more about fire academy turnout rental programs and our fire academy equipment and PPE support.
Fire department rental programs
Departments may need temporary equipment for probationary firefighters, seasonal personnel, scheduled training, temporary replacements, demonstrations, evaluations, or short-term operational needs. Ethos Fire reviews each department request around timing, quantities, specifications, intended use, and delivery requirements.
Explore the dedicated fire department turnout rental program.
Custom firefighter rental programs
Some organizations need a coordinated program rather than a single-item rental. Custom requests may combine sizing, scheduling, multiple participants, delivery coordination, and defined return dates. Provide a complete description of the program so Ethos Fire can determine whether the requested equipment and schedule can be supported.
Review information about custom turnout rental programs.
Common rental uses
- Fire academy and recruit training
- Temporary replacement equipment
- Probationary or seasonal personnel
- Department demonstrations and evaluations
- Scheduled exercises and preparedness programs
- Special events and short-term projects
- Equipment needs while permanent orders are being sourced
How the rental process works
- Start a rental inquiry. Share your contact information, organization, equipment category, and approximate quantity. Add dates, sizes, and program details when available.
- Confirm availability. Ethos Fire reviews the requested schedule and equipment configuration.
- Review pricing and terms. Rental pricing, deposit requirements, shipping or delivery, cleaning responsibilities, and return expectations are provided for review.
- Coordinate fitting or delivery. Available fitting, pickup, shipping, and delivery options are confirmed.
- Use and return the equipment. Equipment must be used only for the approved application and returned under the agreed terms.
Rental quote planning checklist
You can start before every detail is finalized. The initial rental inquiry asks for your contact information, organization, equipment category, and approximate quantity. Add dates and details when available. The checklist below helps prepare a complete quote as planning progresses.
- Customer or organization name
- Primary point of contact, email, and phone number
- Equipment category and specific items requested
- Quantity and available sizing information
- Desired rental start and end dates
- Intended training or operational use
- Pickup or delivery preference
- Delivery ZIP code
- Applicable specifications or program requirements
- Any special scheduling, fitting, or coordination needs
Start your rental inquiry →No complete sizing list yet? Start with what you know.
Service areas and fittings
Ethos Fire supports customers in San Diego County, Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and additional locations based on program and shipping availability. On-site or in-person fittings depend on the number of participants, location, timing, and staff availability. Shipping and delivery arrangements are confirmed for each rental request.
Rental safety and equipment requirements
Firefighter PPE and equipment must be selected and used for the approved application. The customer, academy, department, or organization is responsible for confirming its own training, operational, inspection, and safety requirements. Product age, configuration, applicable standards, condition, and approved use must be reviewed as part of the rental process. A submitted form does not guarantee availability or suitability.
Renting versus purchasing firefighter equipment
Renting can be practical for a class, temporary replacement, evaluation, or short-term staffing need. Purchasing may offer better long-term value when equipment will be used repeatedly or must be customized for individual personnel. Ethos Fire can help customers compare a rental request with a coordinated purchase quote for structural firefighter PPE and other fire equipment.
Fire equipment rental FAQs
Select a question to see the answer.
Can individual fire academy students rent turnout gear?
Individual student requests may be evaluated. Provide the academy name, training dates, sizing information, delivery location, and program requirements.
Can an academy rent equipment for an entire recruit class?
Yes, class-level requests can be reviewed when the academy provides student counts, dates, available sizes, delivery requirements, and applicable training specifications.
Do you offer fire department equipment rentals?
Ethos Fire evaluates department requests for training, temporary personnel, demonstrations, seasonal needs, and other defined programs.
Is every product on the Ethos Fire store available to rent?
No. Rental inventory and availability are separate from the Shopify product catalog. Ethos Fire must confirm whether the requested item, size, quantity, and rental dates can be supported.
How far in advance should we request equipment?
Submit requests as early as possible. Lead time depends on equipment type, quantity, sizing, delivery location, scheduling, and existing commitments.
Are fittings available?
Fitting options may be available based on location, group size, timing, and staff availability. Include fitting needs in the original request.
Can rental equipment be shipped?
Shipping options depend on the equipment, destination, schedule, and program terms. Provide the full delivery ZIP code and required-by date.
How is pricing determined?
Pricing depends on the equipment configuration, quantity, rental period, sizing, shipping or delivery, and program requirements. A written quote is prepared after availability is reviewed.
Where can I find more rental answers?
Ask the rental team about your program, or email sales@ethosfire.com with your equipment list and questions.
Ready to plan your rental?
Send your initial requirements to the rental team. Availability, configuration, pricing, and terms are confirmed individually.
Start your rental inquiry →No complete sizing list yet? Start with what you know.
Prefer to talk or send an equipment list? Call (619) 778-7579 or email sales@ethosfire.com.
Planning an academy class or department rental? Start with your organization, equipment category, and approximate quantity. For a general question, use the form below; dates and sizing can follow.
