Approvals & Standards
NFPA 1971-2000 certified.

Product Information
Features a rugged, through-color DuraGlas® fiberglass composite shell and non-corroding, high-temperature-resistant faceshield/goggle hardware. Provides well balanced construction for all-day comfort and the tough thermoplastic shell offers everyday durability. An easy front headband (6-3/8 to 8-3/8 inches) adjusts for proper SCBA mask fit and, along with the rear ratchet height adjustment, fits a wide variety of head sizes. A helmet hanger fits on large hooks and resists bending. As the lightest structural fire helmet in the Cairns line, it uses minimal parts for lower service cost and easier maintenance. Available with a market-leading five-year shell replacement warranty.

Support Documents

• Bulletin - Clear Command Helmet Communication System (Bulletin No. 3639-01-MC)
• Click here to go to the CairnsHelmets Fronts Configurator
• Cairns Modern Helmets Bulletin No. 3600-08-MC
• Cairns HELMETS Catalog (WARNING: This is a very large file and may require a long download time)
• Product Announcement - Invader 664 Cairns Fire Helmet
• Bulletin - Top Ten Reasons to Choose Cairns (Bulletin No. 3600-26)
• Warranty - Cairns Fire Helmets Warranty Information
• Bulletin - Cairns: Your Safety Is Our Tradition (bulletin 3600-22)
• Instruction Manual - Leather, Traditional & Modern Helmets (Manual Part No. 10043529)

Approvals & Standards
NFPA 1971-2000 Certified.

Product Information
• Market-leading 5-year shell replacement warranty.
• Non-corroding, high-temperature-resistant faceshield/goggle hardware.
• Rugged, high-temperature edge will not melt or drip.
• Easy front headband adjustment for proper SCBA mask fit.
• Simple rear ratchet height adjustment to fit all head sizes.
• Headband size (6-3/8 to 8-3/8 fits a wide variety of head sizes.
• Durable helmet hanger fits on large hooks and resists bending.
• Minimal parts for lower service cost and easier maintenance.

Shell Release System
• Cairns-exclusive system provides an extra margin of safety - demand it!
• Water-based foam for resistance to high heat and flame.

Impact Cap Performance
• Part of a complete helmet system.
• Provides increased thermal and impact protection.
• Tube-lock system, instrumental in absorbing the shock of an impact.

Support Documents

• Bulletin - Cairns Traditional Helmets (Bulletin No. 3600-05)
• Press Release - Cairns 1044 Helmet - April 2005
• Click here to go to the Cairns Helmets Fronts Configurator
• Cairns HELMETS Catalog (WARNING: This is a very large file and may require a long download time)
• Bulletin - Clear Command Helmet Communication System (Bulletin No. 3639-01-MC)
• Warranty - Cairns Fire Helmets Warranty Information
• Bulletin - Cairns: Your Safety Is Our Tradition (bulletin 3600-22)
• Instructions - Bourke Mounting (Manual Part No. 1071439)
• Instruction Manual - Leather, Traditional & Modern Helmets (Manual Part No. 10043529)
• Installation Instructions - Bonnet, Shroud, and Faceshield (Instructions Part No. 10042222 )
• MSA's Defender Visor Product Sheet (Bulletin No. 3900-29)

Approvals & Standards
The only 100% hand-crafted leather helmet shell that meets the most recent structural firefighting certification level and is
NFPA-compliant.

Product Information
Hand crafted, hand shaped, hand stitched and hand trimmed to meet today's standards. With over 165 years of dependable performance, Cairns have been a manufacturer of the leather firefighting helmet since 1836. The Houston helmet retains the same authentic look and quality that generations of firefighters have relied on. Made with the added protection necessary for today's standards of safety in the firefighting industry, in your choice of silk-screened 6-inch front holder on standard configuration or carved brass eagle 6-inch front holder on deluxe configuration. The durable leather shell lasts for years with minimum maintenance. Features a non-corroding, high temperature glass filled polymer faceshield/goggle hardware and soft, black Nomex chinstrap with one-hand quick release buckle and postman slide that allows quick and easy adjustment. Offers choice of Nomex or Pbi/Kevlar earlap for increased neck/ear coverage and protection, as well as a choice of removable flannel or leather cushion liners for washing and upgrading that provides greater ease and comfort. An engineered impact cap provides advanced thermal/impact/penetration protection. The larger diameter hanger fits on larger hooks and racks.

Support Documents

• Cairns HELMETS Catalog (WARNING: This is a very large file and may require a long download time)
• Click here to go to the CairnsHelmets Fronts Configurator
• Bulletin - Clear Command Helmet Communication System (Bulletin No. 3639-01-MC)
• Bulletin - Top Ten Reasons to Choose Cairns (Bulletin No. 3600-26)
• Warranty - Cairns Fire Helmets Warranty Information
• Instruction Manual - Leather, Traditional & Modern Helmets (Manual Part No. 10043529)
• Installation Instructions - Adjustment Kit - New Yorker and N6A Houston Leather Helmets (Manual Part No. 1051377)
• Instructions - Bourke Mounting (Manual Part No. 1071439)