Firemen Go Over To The Dark Side
04/28/09 - Odd Articles
“It looks like something out of Star Wars – but inside this futuristic helmet is a fireman. Brigades across the country are buying the headgear which can stand heat of more than 1,000C, without the temperature inside going above 35C. And in technology reminiscent of cartoon character Inspector Gadget, firemen can use a lever at the side of the helmet to pull down a gold-plated visor for extra protection. Torches are clipped to either side of the helmet, and speakers, microphones and cameras can be attached to allow firemen to stay in touch. The $170 helmets are made in France by safety equipment experts MSA. The new headgear provides protection all the way around a fireman’s head, face and neck.” w/ photos
