If you might be wondering what the next generation of fire helmets will look like, here you go! - My Firefighter Nation2024-03-29T14:45:20Zhttps://my.firefighternation.com/forum/topics/if-you-might-be-wondering-what-the-next-generation-of-fire?commentId=889755%3AComment%3A6399017&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIs it the drager HPS7000 ? I…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2014-03-03:889755:Comment:64160542014-03-03T21:15:04.075ZJesper Rossenhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/JesperRossen
Is it the drager HPS7000 ? I Think it's the new model off the helmet, that I use (HPS6800) it a god helmet.. No problem whit heat and it have the "clic system" to the mask.. I just Got a Caims 1010 whit (I'm a Incident Commander, just for fun) thats a Nice one to but the Drager (if it is a drager) isen't as heavy - I Think it's all about "whit you are used to use"<br />
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About communication we use earbone microphone a lot.
Is it the drager HPS7000 ? I Think it's the new model off the helmet, that I use (HPS6800) it a god helmet.. No problem whit heat and it have the "clic system" to the mask.. I just Got a Caims 1010 whit (I'm a Incident Commander, just for fun) thats a Nice one to but the Drager (if it is a drager) isen't as heavy - I Think it's all about "whit you are used to use"<br />
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About communication we use earbone microphone a lot. So I have some concerns with…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2014-03-03:889755:Comment:64157132014-03-03T16:50:42.720ZMatt Laceyhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/MattLacey
So I have some concerns with this helmet.<br />
1. Can you get it off in a hurry by yourself? I'm sure you can, but when you need an 8 hour class on how to dawn and doff your helmet that's a little excessive.<br />
2.What kind of internal temperature are we looking at here? Not even in fire situations let's take a nice summer day when humidity is at 95% heat index is 110 and actual temp is 100 how warm is it in the helmet? I'm not saying it's nice comfy with either a traditional or a metro helmet with a…
So I have some concerns with this helmet.<br />
1. Can you get it off in a hurry by yourself? I'm sure you can, but when you need an 8 hour class on how to dawn and doff your helmet that's a little excessive.<br />
2.What kind of internal temperature are we looking at here? Not even in fire situations let's take a nice summer day when humidity is at 95% heat index is 110 and actual temp is 100 how warm is it in the helmet? I'm not saying it's nice comfy with either a traditional or a metro helmet with a hood I just don't want my attack team to go down from heat exhaustion before they get water off the rig.<br />
3. Our sog's highlight when where we are supposed to wear our helmets and that includes more than just during interior operations during a structure fire. I would be concerned with functionality of this unit in exterior or other situations. I'll keep my traditional styl…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2013-12-31:889755:Comment:64010842013-12-31T19:21:06.299ZKarl Klotzhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/KarlKlotz
<p>I'll keep my traditional style helmet, thank you!</p>
<p>I'll keep my traditional style helmet, thank you!</p> no not me
tag:my.firefighternation.com,2013-12-27:889755:Comment:63996302013-12-27T00:55:45.706Zdusty sparkshttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/dustysparks
<p>no not me</p>
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<p>no not me</p>
<p></p> Oh wow! I love this helmet. D…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2013-12-26:889755:Comment:63994062013-12-26T08:21:21.263ZCristina Welchhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/CristinaWelch
<p>Oh wow! I love this helmet. Does it come with a microphone to talk with fellow firefighters or just cal fire? Or both. Cool helmet totally want one!</p>
<p>Oh wow! I love this helmet. Does it come with a microphone to talk with fellow firefighters or just cal fire? Or both. Cool helmet totally want one!</p> In recent years, the MFB here…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2013-12-25:889755:Comment:63991732013-12-25T21:42:24.577Zlutan1https://my.firefighternation.com/profile/lutan1
<p>In recent years, the MFB here have gone to the style below....</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/Media/images/NewHelmet_Web-47861c5f-4d25-4b49-90cb-e7a1fb1c4c34-0-400x824.jpg">http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/Media/images/NewHelmet_Web-47861c5f-4d25-4b49-90cb-e7a1fb1c4c34-0-400x824.jpg…</a></p>
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<p>In recent years, the MFB here have gone to the style below....</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/Media/images/NewHelmet_Web-47861c5f-4d25-4b49-90cb-e7a1fb1c4c34-0-400x824.jpg">http://www.mfb.vic.gov.au/Media/images/NewHelmet_Web-47861c5f-4d25-4b49-90cb-e7a1fb1c4c34-0-400x824.jpg</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1923121696?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1923121696?profile=original" width="400" class="align-full"/></a></p> In a helmet that would integr…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2013-12-24:889755:Comment:63987292013-12-24T10:59:23.370ZMaheuhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/maheu
<p>In a helmet that would integrate screens and data from a TIC, technology cost is definitely an important factor.<br/><br/>SCBA still cost/weigh nearly the same but have more comfort/added features than the older ones. A bit like cars.</p>
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<p>Let's meet here in ten years and see where we got with PPE, TIC and SCBA.</p>
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<p>Anyway, merry Christmas to all !</p>
<p>In a helmet that would integrate screens and data from a TIC, technology cost is definitely an important factor.<br/><br/>SCBA still cost/weigh nearly the same but have more comfort/added features than the older ones. A bit like cars.</p>
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<p>Let's meet here in ten years and see where we got with PPE, TIC and SCBA.</p>
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<p>Anyway, merry Christmas to all !</p> Actually Mike,
My former care…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2013-12-24:889755:Comment:63988112013-12-24T03:03:28.318ZDon Catenaccihttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/DonCatenacci
<p>Actually Mike,</p>
<p>My former career FD's safety committee looked at the gallet style helmet several years back. It was resoundingly rejected by the firefighters who were issued Cairns 660's but wished to return to a traditional style helmet.</p>
<p>Guess what they wear now...It sure isn't the Gallet!</p>
<p>Actually Mike,</p>
<p>My former career FD's safety committee looked at the gallet style helmet several years back. It was resoundingly rejected by the firefighters who were issued Cairns 660's but wished to return to a traditional style helmet.</p>
<p>Guess what they wear now...It sure isn't the Gallet!</p> Not even a close comparison b…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2013-12-24:889755:Comment:63989172013-12-24T02:54:18.484ZDon Catenaccihttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/DonCatenacci
<p>Not even a close comparison by any stretch of the imagination. Here's why. By your logic scba should now way about 3 pounds and cost a couple hundred dollars a piece. After all they have been in use for over 60 years. Yet the lightest weigh about 20 pounds and cost between $3K and $5+K. Technology doesn't always produce cheaper prices.<br></br><br></br>I can drive less than 10 miles from my house and find rural FDs with either no TICs or one for the entire department. <br></br><br></br>The dream you…</p>
<p>Not even a close comparison by any stretch of the imagination. Here's why. By your logic scba should now way about 3 pounds and cost a couple hundred dollars a piece. After all they have been in use for over 60 years. Yet the lightest weigh about 20 pounds and cost between $3K and $5+K. Technology doesn't always produce cheaper prices.<br/><br/>I can drive less than 10 miles from my house and find rural FDs with either no TICs or one for the entire department. <br/><br/>The dream you have of fundingand equipment is just that, a dream in many places still.</p> Love the helmet and the conce…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2013-12-23:889755:Comment:63990172013-12-23T22:21:05.045ZJeff Fletcherhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/JeffFletcher
<p>Love the helmet and the concept but my department with over 40,000 firefighters would balk at the cost, use positive pressure ventilation they would say. Like the idea of being able to see the hot spots without an expensive TIC. My only worry is that it further insulates you from the heat which was a good indicator that you are too close to the fire</p>
<p>Love the helmet and the concept but my department with over 40,000 firefighters would balk at the cost, use positive pressure ventilation they would say. Like the idea of being able to see the hot spots without an expensive TIC. My only worry is that it further insulates you from the heat which was a good indicator that you are too close to the fire</p>