The Leatherheads

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For the group of individuals who proudly wear the leather helmet and are about preserving its traditional heritage and continuing its legacy!
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What was your reasoning behind getting a leather?

by Sean Wheeler

Mar 2, 2012

Hey guys I'm just curious as to why you went with the leather? Was it for the tradition, a promotion, years of service or just because? Just wanted to get an idea because I'm currently looking at breaking into the leatherhead tradition when I finish college at the end of the year (a graduation gift to myself).

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    Ian Thompson

    I started my career with a MSA in traditional style then 1985 L.A. County Fire Dept. went with a Phoenix nazi style helmet. Ofter 9/11 L,A, County Fire Dept. said we could buy New York style helmets to use while on duty. I bought a Carins

    May 17, 2013

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    Mac Conant

    I wanted a leather for tradition. A town near by had a few members with leathers, and I just felt a leather was a little easier to notice on the fire ground than the tupper wear helmets. The rest of the dept uses a 1010,1044 or a bulard. I find it more comfortable than the plastics.

    May 19, 2013

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    Matt Eichler

    Tradition,Pride and gift from my department for getting the firefighter of the year award it was presented to me last night

    Aug 9, 2013