ALBANY - The Albany Community Volunteer Fire Department purchased new helmets last month.
After two years of helmet updates, revisions and testing processes, the Rosenbauer HEROS-Titan helmets were purchased through Jefferson Fire and Safety Inc. Although these helmets are not "traditional" fire helmets, they meet both American standards (NFPA and ISO) and European standards (EN) and have more benefits compared to traditional fire helmet styles. The HEROS-Titan helmet provides a more ergonomic and comfortable design, which allows firefighters to wear these helmets over longer periods of time with less strain on necks, according to a news release. The design allows for firefighters to work in confined spaces, such as entering a vehicle to perform patient care while extrication is being performed, without having to remove protective headgear, which could increase the risk of injury to the firefighters.
On Dec. 14, they had the first opportunity to try out the new helmets on a response to a car on fire in the Township of Brooklyn. The firefighters were happy with the comfort and design of the new helmets, which also kept their heads warmer in the frigid weather, according to the release.
If there is any interest in joining the fire department, taking a closer look at the new helmets or any equipment or asking questions in general about the services provided, ask a firefighter or make a trip to the village hall in Albany and inquire within.
The Albany Community Volunteer Fire Department fundraised and accepted donations to pay for the new helmets.
After two years of helmet updates, revisions and testing processes, the Rosenbauer HEROS-Titan helmets were purchased through Jefferson Fire and Safety Inc. Although these helmets are not "traditional" fire helmets, they meet both American standards (NFPA and ISO) and European standards (EN) and have more benefits compared to traditional fire helmet styles. The HEROS-Titan helmet provides a more ergonomic and comfortable design, which allows firefighters to wear these helmets over longer periods of time with less strain on necks, according to a news release. The design allows for firefighters to work in confined spaces, such as entering a vehicle to perform patient care while extrication is being performed, without having to remove protective headgear, which could increase the risk of injury to the firefighters.
On Dec. 14, they had the first opportunity to try out the new helmets on a response to a car on fire in the Township of Brooklyn. The firefighters were happy with the comfort and design of the new helmets, which also kept their heads warmer in the frigid weather, according to the release.
If there is any interest in joining the fire department, taking a closer look at the new helmets or any equipment or asking questions in general about the services provided, ask a firefighter or make a trip to the village hall in Albany and inquire within.
The Albany Community Volunteer Fire Department fundraised and accepted donations to pay for the new helmets.
