Protective headwear for a certain emergency responder Crossword Clue

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PROTECTIVE (adjective)
1. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
2. showing care
EMERGENCY (noun)
1. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
2. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

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