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LEICESTER FIRE & RESCUE

2852 New Leicester Hwy. Leicester, NC 28748 (828) 683-3433

Frequently I get asked at fire scenes and during fire station tours what the various firefighter helmet colors are for. Throughout the country fire departments use colored helmets to generally classify firefighter rank. There are a few differences but generally black is for firefighter, yellow is for Lieutenant, red is for Captain and white is for Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief and Chief.

The coloring system comes in handy when you arrive at a scene and are seeking out the decision makers. The colors are easy to identify in the smoke and mist laden atmosphere that is frequently present at a fire scene.