A core piece of personal protective equipment constructed from heat-resistant composites or leather. It features an internal suspension system for impact absorption, a wide rear brim to shed water and hot debris away from the neck, and integrated eye protection. It shields the wearer from falling objects, radiant heat, and scalding water during interior fire attacks.
Heard on the job
Keep your helmet on during overhaul, there's still a lot of loose lath and plaster coming down.
Also heard as
- lid