GEARING UP: Girard firefighters Jay Barnhart, left, and Nathan Walker …

Photo by William D. Lewis | published: January 13, 2010

GEARING UP: Girard firefighters Jay Barnhart, left, and Nathan Walker III suit up in their regular gear, which is worn year-round. The headgear includes a hood of Nomex, a registered trademark for flame-resistant material. Firefighters said they sometimes wear thermal underclothes when outside temperatures are low.