Nominations are open now! Submit your mustache through the official contest page below and tell us your story — or the story behind a legendary mustache in your department.
Once nominations are in, the public will vote for their favorites. Rally your crew, your family, and your friends to help crown your department’s finest.
The top mustaches move on to the final round, where one firefighter will earn the title of Best Handlebar Mustache in the Fire Service.
Not ready to compete? No problem — follow along, cast your vote, and join us in celebrating the firefighter handlebar mustache tradition that connects departments across the country.
Because this contest isn’t just about facial hair — it’s about the pride, history, and community that define every firefighter.
We can’t wait to see the incredible mustaches from stations across the nation. Let’s celebrate the pride, tradition, and character of the fire service — one mustache at a time.