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).
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REAL UNIFORMS TO GET INSPIRED BY FOR YOUR DIY LOOK:
TYPES OF MURDER MYSTERY PARTY CHARACTERS
CHARACTER TYPES
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The Heroic Firefighter – Always ready to save the day… or hide something in the ashes.
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The Calendar Model – Looks good holding an axe and a secret.
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The Retired Chief – Gruff, seasoned, probably saw “too much.”
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The Suspicious Arson Investigator – Knows fire too well. Maybe too well.
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The Volunteer With Something to Prove – Eager and twitchy. Could’ve started something…
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The Paramedic Tagalong – Friendly, observant, often underestimated.
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CLOSET STAPLES
What You Might Already Have:
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Navy or tan cargo pants
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Black t-shirt or tank top
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Suspenders (red for extra drama)
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Steel-toe boots or hiking boots
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Safety vest or reflective tape
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Plastic or toy walkie-talkie
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Red bandana or gloves
Optional Add-Ons:
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Firefighter helmet (toy or DIY from paper mâché or plastic bowls)
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Name badge or fake department patch
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Burnt paper clue about your character
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Scorched gloves
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HAIR / MAKEUP
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Soot smudge on cheeks or forehead
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Messy, windswept hair or ponytail from “rushing in”
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Use black eyeliner for quick, easy "ash" effects
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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
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Posture: Broad stance, hands on hips, like you're surveying danger.
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Voice: Calm and authoritative, but can flare up with intensity.
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Diction: Use terms like “hot zone,” “contained,” or “suspicious ignition point.”
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Body language: Check exits, be alert, crack jokes about fire drills.
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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
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“Where there’s smoke, there’s a liar.”
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“I’ve handled hotter situations—literally.”
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“Don’t test me. I carry a hose.”
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“Step back. I’ve got this under control… or do I?”
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“The only thing more dangerous than a blaze? Secrets.”