Dragon Fire Fire & Rescue Gloves

NFPA 1971 structural gloves with full leather shells and Kovenex liners, plus rescue gloves for extrication and EMS.

For structural firefighters

The X2S: All-Leather NFPA Glove

The X2S has a full natural leather outer shell of top grain cow and goat leather, with no fabric on the outside, and strategic wear and grip pads on the fingertips and thumb. It is certified by UL to NFPA 1971, 2018 edition and is PFOA free. Order the gauntlet, the wristlet with a yellow knit cuff sewn inside, or the cadet with fingers a half inch shorter.

X2S GauntletX2S GauntletLoose gauntlet cuffX2S WristletX2S WristletKnit wristlet sewn inX2S CadetX2S CadetFingers 1/2 in. shorterX2S TexanX2S TexanExtended cuff
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Cadet sizes keep the same palm as the regular size with fingers about a half inch shorter. If regular gloves leave empty fingertips, try cadet. Compare the gloves.

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Which Dragon Fire Glove Fits the Call?

The Dragon Fire gloves we carry, side by side. Click a glove for sizes and full details.

GloveUseShellLiner / barrierRating / options
X2SStructural firefightingTop grain cow and goat leatherKovenex thermal linerNFPA 1971 (2018), UL; gauntlet, wristlet, cadet
X2S TexanStructural firefightingTop grain cow and goat leatherKovenex thermal linerNFPA 1971 (2018), UL; extended cuff
Alpha X2Structural firefightingLeatherKovenex thermal linerNFPA 1971 (2018); gauntlet or wristlet
BBP3 RescueExtrication, EMSHigh-dexterity, reflectiveUrethane BBP/vapor barrier, Kovenex PRescue glove, not structural
BBP2 RescueExtrication, EMSHigh-dexteritySewn-in liner, BBP/vapor barrierRescue glove, not structural
First Due RescueExtrication, rescueSynthetic leather palm, rubber padsSewn-in liner, thin Kovenex layerRescue glove, not structural

Ratings and features are as Dragon Fire lists them in our product listings. Only the structural gloves carry an NFPA 1971 certification.

Dragon Fire FAQ

  • Who makes Dragon Fire gloves?

    Dragon Fire Gloves is a glove company in Chesterfield, Virginia that has been in business since 2005. It makes structural firefighting gloves like the X2S and rescue gloves like the BBP3 and First Due.

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  • Are Dragon Fire X2S gloves NFPA certified?

    Yes. The X2S and X2S Texan are certified by UL to NFPA 1971, 2018 edition for structural firefighting. The rescue gloves (BBP3, BBP2, First Due) are not structural gloves, so do not wear them for interior attack.

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  • What is the difference between gauntlet, wristlet and cadet?

    The gauntlet has a loose cuff that goes over your coat sleeve. The wristlet adds a yellow knit cuff sewn inside the gauntlet for a closer seal. Cadet sizes have the same palm as the regular size with fingers about a half inch shorter.

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  • What is the X2S Texan?

    The X2S Texan is the X2S with an extended cuff. It keeps the full natural leather shell of top grain cow and goat leather and is certified by UL to NFPA 1971, 2018 edition.

    X2S Texan

  • Which Dragon Fire glove is best for extrication and EMS?

    The BBP3 has a thermal urethane bloodborne pathogen and vapor barrier with a Kovenex P thermal liner and reflective markings. The First Due has a sewn-in flame, cut, puncture and abrasion resistant liner with a thin Kovenex layer for flash protection.

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  • Where can I buy Dragon Fire gloves?

    You can buy Dragon Fire gloves at The Public Safety Store, For the Brave Behind the Badge, a firefighter-owned store and an authorized Dragon Fire dealer. We carry the X2S, X2S Texan and Dragon Fire rescue gloves, backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.

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