Uniforms and helmets from the movie Backdraft are for sale on eBay
props from the movie Backdraft
prop from the movie Backdraft
prop from the movie Backdraft
props from the movie Backdraft
Backdraft Props / Chicago Fire
These Backdraft items are original props from the 1991 Backdraft movie.
This collection includes 5 helmets, turnout coat and white uniform shirt.
Helmets…Captains helmet, was the one held by the small boy at the beginning of the movie, Lieutenant’s helmet was the one used by Kurt Russell throughout the movie, Candidates helmet (17) used by William Baldwin, the other two used by other cast members.
Also…Bull McCaffery turn out coat
Also…White Kurt Russell uniform shirt
Please email with questions
Paypal will be accepted for a small deposit when purchased
thanks Dan
#1 by David on May 13, 2017 - 2:16 AM
Danny thanks for the info! I always thought that they could have used ex Eng. 92’s 1967 FWD, I’d really love to see it in that movie. I think there were two of these the other at (I think) Eng. 93, the one at 92 being the single one with the spoke wheels (like the Fords). Wonderful 1960s hardware which would have looked totally perfect with the Cargostar tiller, still it may have been scrapped by the time they shot the movie, I know it was a reserve as early as mid/late 70s.
#2 by danny on May 12, 2017 - 4:27 PM
the rigs used as 1970s e 17 was ex e 82 70s ALF I believe I know it was a 70s ALF could have swore it was e 82
#3 by David on May 12, 2017 - 1:10 PM
Mike good catch anyway, never knew they used to swap the chiefs like that back in the 60s/70s. Another thing which wasn’t clear to me (and I always wanted to know) was what type’s actually Engine 17’s rig from the 1971 scene as it’s never seen from the front. I later found out that it should be an ALF, in reality probably one of the 1972 rigs, still not sure though..
#4 by Mike Mc on May 12, 2017 - 8:23 AM
Yes David, because of the Engine 17 shield. You are right, I am sure it was an error on the film set. My guess is, assuming the prop crew came from California, they assumed the engine and truck would have the same number – as is the case in most if not all southern California fire departments- and no one gave it any thought. The irony is, it did actually happen – detailing the engine officer to the truck – sometimes in the era portrayed.
#5 by David on May 12, 2017 - 7:04 AM
Mike you mean because of the helmet front or how did you find out? Never noticed that as well. BTW: I think the shield on his helmet has actually a flaw in that it has the metallic number plate attached, I’m not 100% positive but I think that only FFs had these on the shield, never seen this on an officer helmet.
#6 by Mike Mc on May 11, 2017 - 3:40 PM
Never noticed before the “father” McCaffrey character was on Engine 17 and detailed to Truck 46. In actuality, that did happen in the era portrayed. The conventional wisdom was that it was better to have an officer on the truck and, if necessary, an acting officer on the engine. Ventilation and search and rescue -keep in mind one truck on a still- was considered more important. I was also told that the potential of balloon frame construction homes to communicate to the upper floors was another reason.
#7 by David on May 9, 2017 - 9:57 AM
Yup, Ladder 49 was ok, I even don’t mind Travolta in that flick (just kidding), still the 1991 “you go we go” was one hella movie, I’m glad they made it in the pre-digital era, it probably won’t be the same with todays digital effects.
#8 by Austin on May 8, 2017 - 11:47 AM
I meant Ladder 49, not tower.
#9 by Austin on May 8, 2017 - 11:46 AM
Agree David. Tower 49 isn’t to bad either, although that doesn’t show as much fire.
#10 by David on May 7, 2017 - 9:55 AM
Awesome stuff, also IMO still the best FF movie ever made (with the Towering Inferno). I’m wondering if they’ll ever make another movie which will come close to this classic.