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Leatherheads

A group composed of those members who wear or want to wear the traditional leather fire helmet!

Members: 33
Latest Activity: Nov 18

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Brad Hoff

My Leather

Started by Brad Hoff Apr 6.

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Dan Rice Comment by Dan Rice on October 18, 2009 at 10:02pm


First big buy after I got out of college, never gonna go back
Rick  Fritz Comment by Rick Fritz on May 6, 2009 at 3:37pm

IndianaFireNews-Brandon Roark Comment by IndianaFireNews-Brandon Roark on April 25, 2009 at 3:23pm


Front by Andrew at Box Alarm Leather (www.boxalarmleather.com). While i attempt to make shields from time to time I can't hold a candle to Andrew. Every piece Andrew does is a true work of art, and they really do withstand the rigors of the job.
Ben Fleagle Comment by Ben Fleagle on April 16, 2009 at 2:20pm


The front was made by Brandon Roark of Indiana Fire News, he was one of our firefighters a few years back. Beautiful work to adorn a beautiful lid!
Ben Fleagle Comment by Ben Fleagle on April 16, 2009 at 2:13pm
What is the point of discussion here? Blathering about our Leathers? HELL, I CAN DO THAT!!

I wear the N6A, and absolutely love it!! A chief I know commented that Leather helmets were nothing but EGO, ........I must be an EGOmaniac! Seriously, the thing I like about the N6A is that it sits low on the head, I don't feel like I'm gonna get my neck ripped off like when you wear the newer lightweight stuff. My neck did have to beef up for the weight, that took a while, but now, 5 years later, I'm never goin' back. Its in the blood now.
Shawn Roark Comment by Shawn Roark on April 15, 2009 at 9:39am
It is a lot of mone up front but you Will Not regret having a leather lid! I have had mine for 4 years and I love it! The only problem I am dealing with now is a new Chief and Asst. Chief who both do not like Leather.
Gary Rauch Comment by Gary Rauch on April 14, 2009 at 9:18pm
Tupperware bowls belong in the kitchen and not on our heads.
Brad Hoff Comment by Brad Hoff on April 14, 2009 at 4:19pm
Next time you get a chance do some searching for like musters in your area or in surrounding states. A lot of times they will have swap meets. Ebay is good too...just have to ask questions on serviceability. The Fire Store .com runs sales. Of course going to conferences...a lot of times reps will want to sell the stuff they brought to avoid paying for shipping back to them and past the savings on to you.

KTF...you will find one. I was on the job for 20 years before I bought my first leather!
Walter D. Patterson Comment by Walter D. Patterson on April 12, 2009 at 3:13pm
I bought my 6A on Ebay...the helmet is in great condition and the price was around $380.00. Stay Safe!! Walter
J.C. Jimenez Comment by J.C. Jimenez on April 12, 2009 at 11:27am
Does anyone know whrere to purchase a good leather without breaking the bank?
 

Members (33)

Brad Hoff Rick  Fritz Shawn  "Wally" Weilamann Walter D. Patterson Larry Glover Kristopher Holien Doug Price Dan Rice Shawn Roark Chad Berg Gary Rauch Keith Weuve J.C. Jimenez Mike Cervik Mike Kuryla IV IndianaFireNews-Brandon Roark Jeff Clayton Ben Fleagle Brett Butler JOSEPH KOONCE Joe Russo Dan Byes Kevin W Cox Andrew Brassard Chris Johnson Aaron Peters Michael Tucci Adam Wiles micah wiles Jacob Smith
 
 

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