MSA SAFETY, INC., has launched the MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. It features a reduced ride height, enhancing comfort, fit, and balance for the wearer. Additionally, the new helmet includes a patent-pending slide-lock system, which eliminates the need for any special tools to disassemble the helmet, ultimately enabling quicker and easier maintenance. Coupled with the slide-lock system, the Cairns 1836 also features removable soft goods, making the ear covering, interior liner, and ratchet pad easier to clean. The helmet is adaptable to a wide range of head sizes fitting 95 percent of firefighters, based on National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) head size test data. Each helmet comes with embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, making it easier to track and manage the helmets through MSA FireGrid™ Inventory Management software. Additional features include new eye protection options; laser-etched product and certification information in the helmet; a pivoting ratchet and headband with three adjustable positions; two sizes of customizable leather fronts; and a variety of colors including traditional black, red, white, and yellow plus a variety of painted colors.
LIFELINE FIREHOSE has launched its patented High-Rise Air Cart. The cart works in tandem with the Lifeline Firehose to provide firefighting teams with continuous breathable air. The High-Rise Air Cart includes three one-hour bottles of compressed air (interchangeable during use for continuous breathable air), with a plastic design to maximize strength and minimize weight. It is light and easy to set up inside a structure. It’s an easy and quick setup for rapid intervention team and high-rise operations rescue. The High-Rise Air Cart works with the Lifeline Firehose with the flexibility and familiarity of conventional firefighting.
