Fire Helmets

Producing fire helmets since 1836, Cairns® is a trusted and reliable manufacturer in the industry with the history to prove it. With a reputation for quality and protection backed by a 5-year shell replacement warranty, you can put your confidence in their safety equipment. With the most models and options on the market, you have a lot to choose from. Interested in the possible accessories for Cairns fire helmets? Check out the standard accessories and gold leaf accessories brochures as well as an online simulator for configuring the front of your new fire helmet.

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New Fire Helmets

Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet

The New Cairns 1836 Traditional Fire Helmet offers comfort, ease of adjustment, is lightweight, has a low ride height, and is easy to clean. It heralds in a new era of performance with innovative features without compromising the quality, durability, and safety that is expected from MSA Cairns.

• One of the lightest weight traditional-style helmets on the market
• Low ride height helps provide excellent comfort and balance
• New anchor base for quick assembly and disassembly
• Quick-connect soft goods and earlaps for ease of cleaning
• New articulating Defender® Visor
• New expanded and pivoting ratchet offers adjustable fit for diverse head sizes, hairstyles, and headwear

Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet

Growing in popularity, the XF1’s design reduces snag hazards and has the option of an integrated light module. Moreover, the soft goods are removable, washable, and replaceable, helping firefighters align with cancer awareness programs as written by the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN).

• Integrated lighting with front & side illumination to improve situational awareness.
• Integrated communications with an internal headset to maximize firefighter interaction.
• Easy to disassemble, clean, and reinstall fire helmet soft goods, helping firefighters comply with cancer awareness programs published by organizations like the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN).
• Contoured style comfortably fits 99% of firefighters.

Want more information? Contact us today about the Cairns® Traditional Fire Helmets today!

Metro/Modern Fire Helmets

Cairns® 660C Metro™ Composite Fire Helmet

The MSA Cairns® 660C Metro™ modern fire helmet is durable enough for structural firefighting, light enough for wildlands, and compact enough for EMS and confined space environments. Available with the popular retractable Defender Visor, which can easily be raised or lowered with a gloved hand, it is offered in seven paint colors (black, yellow, red, white, orange, blue and green).

Cairns® Invader 664 Composite Fire Helmet

The affordable Cairns Invader 664 Composite Fire Helmet offers solid protection and comfort. Known as the lightest structural fire helmet in the Cairns line, it comes in four colors (black, yellow, red, and white). The popular Defender Visor offers integrated and retractable eye protection which can easily be raised or lowered with a gloved hand. The 664 is also engineered for the best fit, including a headband that adjusts from 6 3/8″ to 8 3/8″ to properly fit a wide variety of head sizes.

All Metro fire helmets provided by MSA also include:

• The front headband of Metro fire helmets adjusts for proper SCBA mask integration.
• The impact cap provides superior debris and heat protection in the most extreme conditions.
• The patented shell release on Metro fire helmets allows one to easily escape from snag hazards while still providing impact cap coverage.
• The shell of the helmet is produced with non-corroding, through-color DuraGlas® fiberglass composite to resists cracking and chipping.
• Rugged, high-temperature (TPR) edge trim means it will not melt or drip on the job.
• The soft Nomex chinstrap features a one-hand quick-release buckle and postman slide for easy removal and adjustment.
• A three-position rear ratchet height adjust results in a secure and comfortable fit.
• Replaceable and washable Nomex® or PBI/Kevlar® earlap are included for increased neck/ear coverage and protection. Replaceable and washable flannel, extended flannel or leather liners are included as well.
• All metro helmets come with a 5-year shell replacement warranty to ensure your satisfaction of the product.

Want more information? Contact us today about the Cairns® Metro Fire Helmets!

NFPA Compliant Bourkes Eye Shield for MSA Cairns® Fire Helmets

Bourkes Eye Shields have been in service for over 50 years. The side-wrapping and fireground-proven, anti-scratch coated, polyarylate lenses provide improved coverage and help protect the vision of firefighters. MSA now offers a NFPA-compliant Bourkes Eye Shield that is available for MSA Cairns 1010, 1044, and 880 Fire Helmets on the Traditional Fire Helmet ATO. These shields are built to withstand the heat of everyday structural firefighting environments, and are quickly stowable when not in use and easily deployable when needed.

NFPA-Compliant Bourkes lenses satisfy NFPA-1971 requirements for eye/face protection and do not require the addition of other eye/face protection. 

Bourkes Eye Shields for MSA Cairns Fire Helmets Are: 

• Available for MSA Cairns 1010, 1044 and 880 Fire Helmets on the Traditional
Fire Helmet ATO
• NFPA 1971 compliant
• Side wrapping, with improved coverage compared to traditional flat lenses
• Fireground-proven, anti-scratch coated, polyarylate lenses
• Lenses are quickly stowable when not in use; easily deployed when needed
• Sturdy metal hardware with rubber capped screws offers durability under severe
fire conditions
• Works with Defender visor or goggles, if additional eye protection is desired
• Available also as a replacement kit, complete with lens and hardware (PN 10186311)
• Easy to install; uses the same holes as non-compliant Bourke or shell dimples (1010/1044 only)

Want more information? Contact us today about Bourkes Eye Shields for MSA Cairns Helmets!

If your fire or rescue department is currently looking to purchase new fire safety equipment, contact us today. We would love an opportunity to speak with you, and serve you as a one-stop-shop for all your fire apparatus and equipment needs.