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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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Comment by Dan Rice on October 18, 2009 at 10:02pm -
First big buy after I got out of college, never gonna go back
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Comment by Rick Fritz on May 6, 2009 at 3:37pm -
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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.
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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!
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Comment by Ben Fleagle on April 16, 2009 at 2:13pm
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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.
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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.
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Comment by Gary Rauch on April 14, 2009 at 9:18pm - Tupperware bowls belong in the kitchen and not on our heads.
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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!
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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
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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?
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