This shield is quality built and appears to be ready to hold up for years to come. JP uses two 8/9 oz. pieces of leather on their fronts. Mine has recessed areas which are stamped and hand painted. I couldn't be more pleased with the design and quality of this helmet front!
Read More »Streamlight Vantage® II Ultra-Compact Helmet Mounted Light – Product Snapshot
I think this might be a keeper. It seems as though Streamlight has done their homework with this one and produced a very effective helmet mounted light without compromising comfort, weight, or accessibility. I highly recommend this product if you are in the market for a helmet light!
Read More »Taylor’s Tins – Custom Painted Aluminum Helmet Fronts – Product Snapshot
For the price and the assumed longevity of these helmet fronts, Taylor's Tins offers a very affordable alternative to leather shields.
Read More »The Best Firefighter Calendars of 2019
Once again, I give you the best firefighting calendars for 2019. I have enjoyed putting this article since 2010. For the most part, each of these calendars below represent dozens of people who volunteer their time to produce and market a calendar each year to raise money for their charity.
Read More »Brothers Helping Brothers Firehouse Coffee Club – Join Now!
The Firehouse Coffee Club is a monthly subscription box that delivers one to two 10 to 12 ounce bags of coffee from a first responder or veteran owned company. Along with your monthly coffee you will receive gifts with your subscription from various first responder owned companies and items to help you or your favorite firefighter stay at the top of his/her game.
Read More »Element Armor’s “The Game Changer” Vehicle Wax
Scott Tenney, a career firefighter/paramedic has come up with a series of car care products named Element Armor. A couple of months ago he sent me some of "The Game Changer" which is a spray on/spray off vehicle wax. I used it almost immediately on my jeep and have been happy with the quality and protection it gave my jeep since. When I give the jeep a wash, I can still tell it has wax on it because the water beads up.
Read More »Time-Lapse Video of a Firefighter’s Custom Helmet Shield Being Made
Check out this time-lapse video created by Brotherhood Leatherworks. Each helmet front they make is custom and made by hand.
Read More »Sons of Valor, Parents of Faith by James J. O’Donnell
Retired FDNY Lt. James J. O’Donnell has published his first book "Sons of Valor, Parents of Faith". His 30 year career ended with his last response being 9-11. Since then, he has returned to his studies in Theology and Religious education. All proceeds from the book are earmarked for FDNY charities. The book is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.
Read More »Product Snapshot: The Mask Guard
The Mask Guard is a brand new way to protect your Scott® AV-3000® SCBA mask. Its very strong plastic and easy to use clips make it the best way to store and protect your mask.
Read More »Harry Connick Jr. Tries a Firefighter Workout
Robert Piparo and Ewa Hlebowicz of 555Fitness were on Harry Connick Jr's show this morning and Harry went through a firefighter workout with them.
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