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.
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.
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.
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.
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.