Extinguishing Patriarchy addresses how design can inform change of man-made hierarchies. I sought to do this by exploring a field overwhelmingly dominated by men. Gendered struggles are prominent in firefighting. The lack of women in fire department feeds into inadequate working conditions, and the hardships that women face deter others from becoming firefighters or staying on the job. Ignoring women’s requirements in this field only sends the message that their safety is unimportant and that their labor has less value. Female firefighters often lack access to properly fitting PPE. Ill-fitting equipment results in higher rates of injury not only for the women wearing it, but also for their coworkers and the community. I am exploring protective equipment that better safeguards users while helping to improve job performance. I am focusing on a glove worn to feed the hose, one that features seamless fingertips that improve dexterity, a new size pattern, and reinforcements that guide the hose and enable the wearer to apply more strength and maintain a more secure grip.