Title

Firefighter Helmet, Battalion Chief, Hazardous Materials Team

Creation Date

January 27 1989

Count

1 Item

Maker's Mark

Cairns & Brother, Inc.

Description

White hard plastic/fiberglass contemporary-styled firefighter helmet for a battalion chief on the Hazardous Materials Team. Further research is needed to determine which fire department this helmet was from. 
Round shape with slight round Mohawk on the top. A wide bottom brim that flares out on the bottom. The bottom edge is trimmed in white rubber. On the front of the helmet is a round badge sticker. On the top and bottom are semi-circular bars outlined in dark/navy blue with dark/navy blue lettering that reads "BATT'N / CHIEF". The center of the badge is circular with a rope-patterned frame. In the center of the badge is an image of two crossed golden bugles/horns over red and yellow flames. Attached to the sides of the helmet with small black plastic knobs is a clear plastic face shield. On both the left and right sides of the helmet is are diamond-shaped white stickers. On the top of the sticker are images of spilled beakers, a red flame, a yellow and black hazardous waste symbol, and a skull and crossbones. The black lettering on the sticker reads "HAZARDOUS / WASTE / TEAM. The bottom of the sticker is blue with a white crossed-out "W".  Around the helmet are 6 large trapezoid-shaped reflective yellow stickers. On the back of the helmet is a triangular reflective yellow sticker. Attached to the back of the helmet is a silver metal hanging loop/ring. A manufacturer mark is stamped on the back of the bottom of the helmet and reads "CAIRNS & BROS". In the same area is a black and white sticker with the image of a city skyline with black lettering that reads "662C METRO II / Cairns & Brother, Inc." Lastly in the same area is a piece of black label tape with white lettering that reads "WETHERILLE". The interior of the helmet is lined in grey plastic. On top of the interior of the helmet is a white sticker with information about the helmet including style (STD 662C) shop order number (10573), order number (26618), customer number (48800), color (WHI - White), size (ADJ), lining (L69), chin strap (CS760-1), shield (S90), and date of manufacturing (1/27/[19]89). The interior of the helmet has a black plastic and polyester strap inner crown system with a thick light brown cotton lining, Attached to the back of the interior of the helmet is a thick red and yellow head/neck covering. Attached to the sides of the interior is a thick black fabric chin strap with a black plastic side release buckle.