Every handcrafted Cairns N5A New Yorker Leather Fire Helmet meets current OSHA requirements and offers the high quality and appearance that generations of firefighters have trusted since 1836. Each New Yorker leather helmet is handcrafted, shaped, stitched, and trimmed to last for years with minimum maintenance.
As of September 2018, all Cairns® N5A New Yorker™ Fire Helmets will feature replaceable soft goods, which are easy to remove and clean. In alignment with cancer prevention directives recommended by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), adding replaceable soft goods to this iconic fire helmet helps firefighters better maintain the character of this leather fire helmet while improving safety.
Now available: The Bronx Bend! Order your Cairns N5A New Yorker Fire Helmet with the historical “rolled” brim style direct from the MSA fire helmet factory. Both the MSA Cairns N5A New Yorker Fire Helmet (OSHA compliant) and the N6A Houston Fire Helmet (NFPA 1971 compliant) are now available with a Bronx Bend (large and medium sizes).
Compliant to NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition for structural firefighting. The N6A Houston Leather Fire Helmet offers the high quality and appearance that generations of firefighters have trusted since 1836.
As of September of 2018, all Cairns® N6A Houston™ Fire Helmets will feature replaceable soft goods, which are easy to remove and clean. In alignment with cancer prevention directives recommended by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), adding replaceable soft goods to this iconic fire helmet helps firefighters better maintain the character of the leather fire helmet while improving safety.
Now available: The Bronx Bend! Order your Cairns N6A Houston Fire Helmet with the historical “rolled” brim style direct from the MSA fire helmet factory. Both the MSA Cairns N5A New Yorker Fire Helmet (OSHA compliant) and the N6A Houston Fire Helmet (NFPA 1971 compliant) are now available with a Bronx Bend (large and medium sizes).
Constructed from through-color fiberglass composite material, this high-performance matte finish design resists cracking and chipping. The MSA Cairns 1044 and Cairns 1010 fire helmets are our most popular styles of MSA Cairns fire helmets.
Constructed from through-color fiberglass composite material, the high-performance, luster finish design of the Cairns 1010 Fire Helmet resists cracking and chipping. Offered in eight colors, MSA Cairns 1010 Fire Helmet is one of our most popular for structural and proximity firefighting.
Tough enough for structural or proximity firefighting, light enough for technical rescue and small enough for EMS and confined space applications. The MSA Cairns 660C Metro Composite Fire Helmet is available with the popular retractable Defender Visor, which can be easily raised or lowered with a gloved hand.
Engineered to fit a wide variety of head sizes for a proper SCBA mask fit, the impact cap of the Cairns Invader 664 Composite Fire Helmet provides superior impact and thermal head protection. Its patented shell release allows escape from snag hazards.
Non-corroding, through-color fiberglass composite of this modern fire helmet shell resists cracking and chipping. Available with MSA's popular Defender Visor, which can easily be raised or lowered with a gloved hand.
This low-profile, lightweight Cairns Fire and Rescue Helmet meet NFPA 1951-2013 requirements (USAR), as well as NFPA 1971-2018. The brimless design allows for easy access to confined spaces and vehicle extrications.
The jet-style design of the Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet reduces snag hazards, provides a personalized fit, and houses its own integrated light module. Plus, the soft goods are removable, washable, and replaceable, helping firefighters align with cancer awareness programs as written by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN).
*Limited inventory available for indicated part numbers in our Pittsburgh Distribution Center.
The Cairns 1010 Pink Fire Helmet is constructed from a hard durable shell, finished with high-gloss pink paint, white edge trim and a carved brass eagle fire helmet front holder. The pink fire helmet design is for presentation purposes only and should not to be used as personal protective equipment.
All are integrated seamlessly into the design, retaining the sleek profile of the jetstyle helmet. Adding geniuine Cairns XF1 accessories not only provides added functionality, but also does not affect NFPA compliance. Installation and replacement requires no tools!
A variety of chin strap replacement part options are available for use with Cairns fire helmets. Use only genuine MSA Cairns replacement parts to ensure proper functioning and compliance of your fire helmet.
In alignment with cancer prevention directives recommended by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), MSA adds replaceable soft goods to better maintain the character of your fire helmets while helping to improve safety. Ensure proper functioning and compliance of your fire helmet by using only genuine MSA Cairns Fire Helmet Accessories and Replacement Parts such as Cairns Helmet Soft Goods Kits and Replacement Earlaps. For your convenience, a full soft goods kit consists of everything needed to replace your liner and earlaps including a handy laundering bag.
The Defender Visor stays clean inside your fire helmet until needed for overhaul and non-IDLH search-and-recovery. Sleek and attractive design allows for fast, easy raising and lowering of the fire helmet visor even with gloved hands.
No pressure points means the system is comfortable to wear, and the reversible boom speaker assembly lets wearers position it over either ear. The ClearCommand system simply snaps onto fire helmets or industrial hard hat suspension.
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