Helmet color vs rank - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Jun 1, 2002 · Dispatch Dweller. Join Date: Sep 1999. Posts: 339. #4. 06-01-2002, 08:13 AM. Firefighter: Yellow helmet - shield black for probationary, green for Level 4, yellow for Levels 3 and 2, and red for Level 1. Lieutenant: Red helmet with yellow shield. Captain: Red helmet with red shield. Deputy/Assistant Chief: White helmet with red shield.
Leather helmet paint - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Oct 9, 2010 · Helmet should be stripped down to bare leather. [*]Purchase one can of gray primer spray paint and one can of gloss enamel spray paint (color of your choice). Any good named brand will do and will cost only about $3.00 or less per can (Home Depot prices). [*]Apply one coat of primer and allow it to dry.
Re-painting Leather Helmet - Firehouse Forums
09-02-2002, 01:35 PM. Repaint Leather Helmet According to Cairns they recemmend there own paint of course at an out rageous price. But if you choose to use another they recommend using " High Heat Engine Enamel Paint" it will reduce the chance of peeling and flaking like the original manufactured paint does. Neman13.
Helmet Color and NFPA - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
01-26-2000, 07:58 PM. Whether there is a standard or not--- NFPA is a consensus standard organization. They are not the law. I recommend following their advice when it comes to many issues--- but simply put, if there were a Standard on Helmet colors, it would be up to each and every individual Fire Dept to follow that standard. Marc.
Color Scheme for Helmet Fronts - Firehouse Forums
Aug 18, 2006 · There are three exceptions. Orange for Canditate, Yellow for Probie, Gold leaf for Chief. The main difference is the helmet color. Yellow for firefighter. Yellow with red tets for engineer. Black for Lt. Red for Capt. White for the Chief's (2 asst. and 1 station, the station Chief gets the gold Shield) Fir Na Tine.
Dating a Cairns 5A? - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Oct 9, 2011 · Forum Member. Join Date:Mar 2003. Posts:1146. #6. 10-29-2011, 04:41 PM. These are the date codes for Cairns Leather Helmets. A 1947-48 B 1949-50 C 1951-52 D 1953-54 E 1955-56 F 1957-58 G 1959-60 H 1961-62 I 1963-64 J 1965-66 K 1967-68 L 1969-70 M 1971-72 N 1973-74 O 1975-76 P 1977-78 Q 1979-80 R 1981-82 S 1983-84 T 1985-86 U 1987-88 V …
Golf Tees and Nails In the Helmet - Firehouse Forums
Jul 27, 2001 · I carry a few golf tees in my helmet strap. We use them to prop open doors. The tip of the golf tee is placed in the screwhead of the door hinge of the door side. Then close the door on the tee. It will wedge itself into the screwhead and the head then buts up against the jam. For nails, you want to place the tip into the wood of the door.
Helmet Weight - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Nov 8, 2010 · Weighs approximately 3 lbs 15.7 oz and may vary between helmets. The American Heritageâ„¢ leather fire helmet with ESS goggles is a traditional-style leather fire fighter helmet that combines time-honored styling and craftsmanship with state-of-the-art advancements in design, leather tanning, and composites.
Information about John Olsen & co. leather Helmets?
02-29-2008, 10:08 PM. I have aquired a John Olsen & Co. Leather "Regulation" helmet. The tag inside the helmet is from "S.F. Hayward & Co." and is from the distributer of John Olsen helmets. I know that in the late 1920's John Olsen was merged with Cairns and Brothers.
Customizing Helmets/Gear - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting …
06-24-2012, 06:52 AM. Here recently, for whatever reason, the Chiefs have been pushing for all firefighters to have the same, standardized issued helmets. We are talking identical. We are not allowed to modify, add to our gear in any way either. I have a problem with this and wanted to get other peoples opinions.