what are most used type of helmets..........

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Permalink Reply by sully on February 4, 2009 at 10:21pm

Since i have been in the fire service i have used two different types. bullard, which it hated, and the crains 1010, i have every good luck with this helmet, just wanted too see what departments used what. i also like the 4 1/2 inch face shield.

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Permalink Reply by Fire Capt. 1304 on February 4, 2009 at 10:51pm

We use the cairns 1044 with defender shield.

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Permalink Reply by Matt Mason on February 5, 2009 at 10:32am

We use the Cairns 1010 we love these helmets.

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Permalink Reply by Andy Marsh on February 7, 2009 at 3:19am

I have a Cairns 1010 with my spare gear and a 1044 at the station. I like them both. Back in the day, we had the 660 model. They were ok. I like the 1010 and 1044 much better, though.

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Permalink Reply by Rob on February 7, 2009 at 4:42am

I have worn the Metro Style, hate them. I have worn the Morning Pride Ben II, ok, but top heavy. I have worn Paul Conway Traditional and Cairns 1010 an dlike both very well. Currently got a Metro Bed Pan and working on getting a Paul Conway in the next round of replacements.

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Permalink Reply by Edgar Branco on February 7, 2009 at 6:05am

In my fire house we use the Gallet F1 to structural fires and car accidents and the Gallet F2 to wild fires

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Permalink Reply by John on February 7, 2009 at 8:06am

Mine says its a Paul Conway Legacy 5 iis very nice, the only problems I have seen others have with them is the shiekds break easy if dropped just right.

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Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on February 7, 2009 at 2:19pm

Cairns all the way Baby!

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Permalink Reply by Edgar Branco on February 7, 2009 at 2:54pm

why didn't we put some photos of ours helmet?

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Permalink Reply by T.J. on February 7, 2009 at 5:04pm

Cairns for use:)

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Permalink Reply by T.J. Bartholomay on February 7, 2009 at 5:15pm

I'd use the cairns 1010, 1044, and New Yorker. Also, use the Ben 2 Plus. In onondaga county we mostly use New Yorker helmets. Ever since my dept. gave me one i thought it was better than the fiberglass helmets. leather forever.