How it's made leather firefighter helmets

[danxl5]

What starts with F and ends in uck?

FIRETRUCK!

[jsloan0423]

@ ishouldplayzelda , not all helmets are made of plastic, most are because of the expense of a leather one. all departments i know of wear plastic, but there are a few guys at mine that like the old school leather. Its nice to have a leather helmet, cause it has alot of meaning to a fireman. the price difference is rather much between the two, but I prefer the plastic.....cause its ALOT more comfortable. it takes alot more time to break in a leather helmet!

[ishouldplayzelda]

i always thought they were made of plastic. this is pretty cool.

[firerescue38]

Sorry but ever since MSA bought Cairns they're leathers just haven't been the same. Much lower quality and craftsmanship than they used to have in the 80's and 90's. I'll stick with my Phenix TL2 lid. Most comfortable helmet I've ever worn.

[timberland1108]

@firerescue38 im thinking of geting a TL2 but i like the shape of the n6a better.

[StokeyBob7]

Great video of a great helmet.

I had no idea they had helmets of this quality.

[RCcustomPD]

Looks nice

[psp310]

I cant decide either the new yorker or the houston

[343HFD]

LEATHER FOREVER!

[cptclifford]

lovin' the last line!

[AirsoftinInTheHeazy]

Ive seen first hand A Bullard UST model helmet vs a Cairns N5A in a high heat condition. the Bullards 4ich face sheilds top was a lil bubbled, the impact liner had some melting on the rear, and it was smoked out. The leather helmet? It started melting, and the paint was just about done for. So in my opinion leathers cant stand high heat like the new stuff. How do i know? I was next to the guy in the same fire, same heat. Id still buy a leather tho, Oldschool all the way

[Fire76crew]

I love my N5A and N6A. They are both an awesome way to preserve the tradition of american firefighting. LEATHER FOREVER!!!

[psp310]

@Fire76crew Which 1 do you like better

[Fire76crew]

@psp310 i like my n5a better....sits lower and it's lighter

[mejawmeyaw]

@Fire76crew me 2 :D

[ncfirefighter910]

leather heads forever!!!!

[suzukiman8408]

nice, getting a n5a for $250

[AILDdrums]

250?? from where?

[343HFD]

@suzukiman8408  HOW!!!!!????

[DroppingTheRightTone]

get one used from within your department. i got guys that use them for about two years and get rid of them for what ever reason. they are in good shape and still usable for a while.

[actionattackjohn]

Leather forever!

[Rock1704]

Cops wear hats, Firefighters wear helmets

[DMfilmproduction]

Rock1704, remember this show is Canadian so they may use differant words meaning what we Americans call them.

[Muscleduck]

Those helmets look like they can take a punch.

[eyebrows4]

it depends i have a n5a and love it. its smaller than the 6a but the 6a has more options. n5a is only osha approved the n6a is osha and nfpa approved.

[fireslash27]

Amen