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Helmets are obligatory for those being carried - fancy dress is expected.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

After the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December, the White Helmets arrived in Syria's capital, Damascus, welcomed as heroes by those who had supported the opposition.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

The White Helmets say they have identified and cordoned off around 117 minefields in just over a month.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

"The search did not uncover any unopened or hidden areas within the facility," a White Helmets statement said.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024

Helmets were kept in a clear plastic bin marked “Helmets.”

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold