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Costume Advice

HOSES & HYPOTHESES COSTUMES

They might rescue cats and lives—but can they rescue their alibi? 

Brave. Bold. Suspiciously charming. Firefighters make sizzling characters in a murder mystery party—whether they’re heroes or hiding a fiery secret. Whether you're playing a noble first responder, a flirty calendar model, or a suspicious ex-fire chief with a grudge, this guide will help you suit up with style (and just the right amount of smolder).

REAL UNIFORMS TO GET INSPIRED BY FOR YOUR DIY LOOK:

TYPES OF MURDER MYSTERY PARTY CHARACTERS

CHARACTER TYPES

  • The Heroic Firefighter – Always ready to save the day… or hide something in the ashes.

  • The Calendar Model – Looks good holding an axe and a secret.

  • The Retired Chief – Gruff, seasoned, probably saw “too much.”

  • The Suspicious Arson Investigator – Knows fire too well. Maybe too well.

  • The Volunteer With Something to Prove – Eager and twitchy. Could’ve started something…

  • The Paramedic Tagalong – Friendly, observant, often underestimated.

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CLOSET STAPLES

What You Might Already Have:

  • Navy or tan cargo pants

  • Black t-shirt or tank top

  • Suspenders (red for extra drama)

  • Steel-toe boots or hiking boots

  • Safety vest or reflective tape

  • Plastic or toy walkie-talkie

  • Red bandana or gloves

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Firefighter helmet (toy or DIY from paper mâché or plastic bowls)

  • Name badge or fake department patch

  • Burnt paper clue about your character

  • Scorched gloves

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HAIR / MAKEUP

  • Soot smudge on cheeks or forehead

  • Messy, windswept hair or ponytail from “rushing in”

  • Use black eyeliner for quick, easy "ash" effects

  • Optional: fake scar, singed eyebrows for backstory drama

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ACCESSORIES & PROPS

Prop Use In Party

Plastic axe: Slam it (easily) on the table during accusations

Fire extinguisher toy:  Pretend to “cool off” a heated debate

Clipboard & fake reports: Hand out “incident summaries” or dramatic evidence

Red flashlight: Shine under your chin for spookiness

Firehose (pool noodle?)Swing playfully... or threateningly but in a funny way

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CHARACTER BEHAVIOR

  • Posture: Broad stance, hands on hips, like you're surveying danger.

  • Voice: Calm and authoritative, but can flare up with intensity.

  • Diction: Use terms like “hot zone,” “contained,” or “suspicious ignition point.”

  • Body language: Check exits, be alert, crack jokes about fire drills.

  • Fun twist: Be overly dramatic about every spill or smoke machine puff.

 

“I’ve seen smoke like that before. It didn’t end well.”

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 CATCHPHRASES

  • “Where there’s smoke, there’s a liar.”

  • “I’ve handled hotter situations—literally.”

  • “Don’t test me. I carry a hose.”

  • “Step back. I’ve got this under control… or do I?”

  • “The only thing more dangerous than a blaze? Secrets.”

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