Helmets
The MSA Cairns XF1 firefighter helmet is built for all of today’s emergencies
As standards in PPE have changed to include updates in care and maintenance as well as cancer preventative initiatives, Cairns has kept up
Lawrence Firefighter Patrick Sweeney kept one of his grandfather’s military dog tags in his helmet
A sticker that can now be worn on Boynton Beach firefighters’ helmets bears a green ribbon symbolizing open dialogue about mental health
When it’s a helmet born out of a father’s love for a daughter lost.
The Delaware State Fire School released an 87-page report after a firefighter incurred serious injuries while battling a Mill Creek house fire
Jerry Helm explains why his department made the switch to the newer helmets
The European-style has been popular with overseas fire departments offering better balance and extra protection to the side and back of the head
Boston Fire Department firefighter Brian Mullen said his helmet was passed onto him by his father and had several sentimental items attached to it
New design advances both safety and comfort
FireRescue1 Executive Editor Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Eric Buzard, fire service marketing manager for MSA, about the features in the new MSA Cairns XF1 helmet
Danville Fire Captain Billy Scearce has created 400 pieces of art out of retired fire helmets
Balancing different committee recommendations, integrated equipment and technological advances in personal protective equipment
Here’s the firefighting equipment and PPE you need to be safer, more effective and more efficient when combating wildland fires
Responders will receive ballistic vests and helmets tested against special threats
The seller claimed the helmet, priced at $500, fell off a fire truck.
To those of us on the job, the helmet is a tradition that allows us to express our respect for those who have gone before
The helmet has an Engine 1 shield on it and “Boston Strong” and “Kevin O’Boyle” stickers; there are no witnesses or suspects
Chief William Bilinski has custom painted fire helmet shields for those in the fire service for over 14 years
They sold out of their 300 meals at their annual Pork Chop and Chicken Dinner fundraiser; the chief said they’ll have enough to buy the helmets after raising $6,000
Firefighter Brian Carey said he knows the chances of someone returning his helmet are slim, but he’s not giving up hope
Masive aerials, no LDH hoses and six-person rigs were some of the interesting concepts on display at Interschutz
A firefighter claimed his helmet caused serious neck injuries; if all 313 helmets are replaced, it would cost the city $60,000
Michael O’Connell carried his helmet home when he retired in 2009, shortly after being diagnosed with sarcoidosis
The helmet was a gift to the 11-year-old girl from her godfather who was a deputy fire chief
Part of the sales from the firefighting themed T-shirt will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The post asked that the helmet be returned, no questions asked; the firefighter has had the helmet for 27 years
Fire Chief Noel James Fetters was arrested on theft and fraud charges after buying a leather helmet on a city credit card and did not return it when he resigned
There’s one chance left to weigh in on the issue next summer in Chicago
More attention is now being given to how all the parts of the ensemble work together
