CAL FIRE 2hot Brigade Hat - White Text

CAL FIRE 2hot Brigade Hat - White Text

Laser-perforated venting through the crown, a true flat bill, and a structured front that keeps the logo square. Built to breathe on long, hot days without the mesh-back trucker look.

Features

• Laser-cut crown perforations — real airflow, no mesh panel.
• True flat bill — holds its edge instead of relaxing into a curve.
• Structured front panel — the embroidery sits flat and stays square.
• Lightweight performance build — you stop noticing it an hour in.
• CAL FIRE white text embroidery on the front.

Where This Hat Came From

The 2hot Brigade exists for a simple reason: the Bucket Brigade got expensive and hard to get. Rather than let crews go without, the same outfitter who has spent years getting firefighters into the right gear went and built an alternative — same idea, same audience, a price that still makes sense on a firefighter's paycheck.

It is not a copy of the Bucket Brigade and it does not pretend to be. It is a flat-bill cap with laser-cut venting through the crown, built for people who liked what the Bucket Brigade did and want something they can actually get their hands on. If that was your hat, this one is worth a look.

Make It Yours

• Name embroidery — back of the hat, 3/8" letters. +$10
• Unit embroidery — below the front logo, your exact wording. +$10
• American flag — side embroidery. +$7
• Thread color — Silver, or Gold for chief officers. No charge.

Specs

• Style: 2hot Brigade, structured flat bill
• Venting: Laser perforated crown
• Fit: One size
• Logo: CAL FIRE white text

Questions About the 2hot Brigade Hat

• Is this the same as the Bucket Brigade hat?
  No. The Bucket Brigade is a wide-brim bucket hat with a chin cord. This is a flat-bill ball cap. Different hats, different look.
• Why does it exist?
  Because the Bucket Brigade has gotten pricey and hard to source. This is the alternative for crews who still want a vented, good-looking off-the-clock cap.
• Is this hat CAL FIRE duty approved?
  Not every style is explicitly listed in the CAL FIRE uniform specification. It is the purchaser's responsibility to confirm the hat meets their own department's uniform policy before wearing it on duty.
• What size should I order?
  This cap is one size.
• Can I add my name or unit?
  Yes — $10 each. Name goes on the back in 3/8" letters, unit below the front logo, stitched exactly as you type it.
• What thread colors are available?
  Silver, or Gold for chief officers. No charge.
• Who can buy CAL FIRE apparel from ALL RISK Uniforms?
  CAL FIRE apparel is restricted to verified CAL FIRE personnel. Your account must be verified before add-to-cart appears.
• Where does it ship from?
  ALL RISK Uniforms is a firefighter-owned shop in Ione and Redding, California.

Questions or a department/group order? Call (530) 215-1522.