Abstract: A head portion has an open front portion through which a face mask extends. The front portion is elastically biased into engagement with the mask to provide a good seal between the front portion and the face mask. A skirt extends from the lower part of the head portion and flares downwardly and outwardly to overlap the collar of a firefighter coat to provide a good seal with the coat and prevent entry of debris between the skirt and the collar. A flap has one end permanently secured to the head portion and the skirt; and the opposite end of the flap is detachably connected to the head portion. A thermal liner is permanently secured to the head portion and skirt and is spaced from both the topmost part of the head portion and the opposite end of the flap.

Abstract: A protective hood adapted for use by a firefighter is disclosed in which a head portion, a lower marginal portion and a flap provide protection not only for the forehead, head and ears but also for the chin and neck of the firefighter. A means for adjustably and releasably fastening the flap to the protective hood is disclosed. The protective hood is fabricated from an exterior material and an interior liner material, so that the two layers of material provide an insulated fire resistant protective hood for the firefighter. The protective hood used in combination with an air pack face mask and a firefighting coat provides complete protection of the head and upper torso of the firefighter.