Fireman Khaki

Fireman Felt Scout Badge Khaki 1910 to 1928

The Fireman badge was also known as Firefighter and had a picture of a fire on the front 

First Issued in 1910

This proficiency badge was worn on the right arm, starting from the cuff upwards in order of achievement.

To earn the Fireman badge*

Must pass tests in use of hose and hydrants, escapes, Ladders, chutes,  ropes, jumping sheets, fire extinguishers; fireman’s lift, dragging patients, climbing and passing buckets; and have knowledge of how to give alarm to inhabitants and police, how to enter burning buildings and work in fumes, how to prevent spread of fire, how to rescue animals and salve property, and the use of “scream " to keep back crowd,  - and how to improvise ropes and jumping sheets.

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.