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MSA Cairns® Fire and Rescue Helmets
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MSA Cairns® Fire and Rescue Helmets

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Introduction
MSA Cairns has been a leader in fire helmet manufacturing since 1836, known for producing helmets that prioritize safety and durability for first responders. This document provides an overview of the MSA Cairns Fire & Rescue Helmets, detailing their features, specifications, and available options.
Helmet Categories
The helmets are divided into four categories: Leather, Traditional, Modern, and Jet-Style. Each category is designed to meet specific needs, using materials like leather, fiberglass composite, and thermoplastic for varying benefits in weight and durability.
Key Safety Features
  • Shell Release System (SRS): Enhances protection by keeping the impact cap on the head if the helmet is dislodged.
  • Defender Visor: An integral visor compliant with NFPA 1970 and ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 standards, designed for easy use and replacement.
  • 10-Year Warranty: Covers defects in materials and workmanship.
Helmet Types and Features
Leather Helmets: Handcrafted with top-grain steer hide, offering a traditional look and high durability. Models include N5A New Yorker and N6A Houston.
Traditional Helmets: Known for their classic design and lower profile, available in models like 1010 and 1044.
Modern Helmets: Feature a lower profile and integrated accessories, available in models like 660C and 664.
Jet-Style Helmets: The lowest profile with integrated accessories for reduced snag hazards, available in the XF1 model.
Components & Options
Customizable components include chinstraps, earlaps, and eye/face protection options, allowing users to tailor helmets to their needs.
MSA Cairns Stock-Order-Ship (SOS) Program
This program ensures same-day shipping for popular items, facilitating quick delivery for urgent requirements.
Eye/Face Protection Options
Options include Tuffshield, Cairns goggles, and ESS Innerzone goggles, each with specific features and compliance with NFPA standards.
Headband Liners and Earlaps
Available in various materials like flannel, leather, and Nomex, with some featuring underchin extensions.
Chinstrap Features
Removable, washable chinstraps with quick-release buckles, compliant with NFPA standards, designed for easy retrofitting.
Trim and Accessories
Various trim types, colors, and shapes are available, along with accessory brackets for customization, with compliance to NFPA standards for certain configurations.
MSA Cairns Jet-Style Helmets
The Cairns XF1 helmet includes integrated accessories like visors, lighting, and communication systems, designed for easy cleaning and personalized fit, available in multiple colors and finishes.
Technical Specifications
Helmets are made from high-temperature thermoplastic with shock-absorbing liners, available in different sizes and weights, compliant with NFPA standards for firefighting and rescue operations.
Integrated Accessories
Optional accessories for the Cairns XF1 include lighting modules and communication headsets, with some affecting NFPA certification.
Reflective Trim and Front Holders
Various trim shapes and colors are offered, with specific compliance notes. Front holders are designed for safety and customization, with options for graphics and lettering.
Additional Equipment
Earlaps: Made from materials like Nomex and PBI/Kevlar, with options for under chin extensions and jumbo sizes.
Training Covers: Available for modern and traditional helmets, with specific sizes for the XF1 model.
Front Holders: Carved and silkscreened brass front holders available in various sizes, with kits including necessary hardware.
Reflective Trim & Accountability: Details on reflective trims and accountability brackets, with some items not NFPA 1970 compliant.
Edge Beading & Shell Hardware: Replacement kits for edge beading and helmet hangers, available in black and white, with additional hardware options.
Globe® ATHLETIX™ Turnout Gear
Features new material technology for a closer fit and greater flexibility, using PBI® STRETCH fabric with KEVLAR® and NOMEX® NANO thermal barriers, and a GORE-TEX® moisture barrier for breathability.
Globe® Boots
Designed for firefighters, offering a cushioned sole and athletic construction for flexibility and grip, featuring a HEELPORT™ Internal Fit System and Vibram® outsoles for durability and traction.
General Information
Products should only be used by trained individuals, and specifications may change without notice. MSA operates globally, with further information available on their website.
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Great Reasons to Choose We’ve been proudly manufacturing fire helmets since 1836. And to this day when it comes to head protection, more first responders trust MSA Cairns brand fire helmets than any other. Here are just a few reasons why: Shell Release System (SRS)  The MSA Cairns Shell Release System (SRS) helps to protect against impact and heat—even when your helmet is dislodged from your head. With the SRS, if your helmet comes off due to extenuating circumstances—such as a fall through a floor or roof, the impact cap is designed to separate from the helmet shell, but remain on your head....

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MSA Cairns Fire & Rescue Helmets Helmet Shell Material Helmet Style Overview Leather

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PAGE NUMBER SHELL Leather Fiberglass Composite Thermoplastic SAFETY OPTIONS Impact/Thermal Cap Integral Eye/Face Protection Defender Visor Shell Release System ■ Full Faceshield (NFPA) Visor (Z87+) Defender Visor Crumple-zone Front Holder STANDARDS COMPLIANCE NFPA 1970 (structural) Helmet Colors (Colors shown are approximate.) Black

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MSA Cairns Fire & Rescue Helmets MSA Cairns Defender Visor MSA Cairns Shell Release System (SRS) Available on 1010, 1044, 660C and 664. The MSA Cairns Shell Release System is designed to provide a second level of protection if your helmet is struck by a collapsing structure, or caught during a fall through a floor or roof. The original integrated, retractable eye protection. • Our most popular eye protection option • Meets NFPA 1970 and ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 • Stores inside your helmet so it: • deploys and stows easily • stays protected from heat and debris when not in use • doesn’t block your front...

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MSA Cairns Leather Helmets Quality Craftsmanship We’ve been making fire helmets for nearly 200 years—that’s more than double most other fire helmet manufacturers. Since 1836, MSA Cairns leather fire helmets have retained the same authentic look and quality firefighters for generation after generation have relied on. Each helmet is individually handcrafted and ready to provide years of dependable service. MSA Cairns Leather Fire Helmets are the iconic symbol of pride in the fire service.

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MSA Cairns Leather Helmets Handcrafted with Meticulous Detail • The thermal impact liner is then installed within the leather crown. The thermal impact liner dramatically increases the levels of protection where you need it most. • The Cairns six-way overhead strap suspension system reduces shock transmission while providing a deep, comfortable fit. • Removable/washable soft goods are standard on every MSA Cairns Leather Fire Helmet2. • The New Yorker N5A and Houston N6A shells are hand-constructed of 100% top-grain steer hide1 and impregnated with a natural resin system, which is sealed and...

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Cairns Washable Soft Goods for MSA Cairns Leather Fire Helmets All MSA Cairns Leather Fire Helmets ordered through Assemble-to-Order (ATO) after August 2018’ offer only removable, washable soft goods. Every MSA Cairns Leather Fire Helmet also ships with a FREE mesh laundering bag. There are three options available on the ATO: yellow nomex, black nomex or PBI/Kevlar ear cover. Additionally, each of these soft goods is available as a kit, complete with a laundering bag.1 2Order an extra set so you can always have a clean one! Soft Goods Kit Description Get the historical “rolled” brim style direct...

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For Structural Firefighting • The Original Handcrafted Leather Firefighting Helmets Hat sizes: Medium (6% to 7J2) and Large (7M to 88) Features & Benefits FEATURES *Traditional Bourkes Eyeshield not available on N6A. ** A vailable in MSA Cairns leather fire helmets manufactured on or after A ug. 2018.

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Cairns The Safety Company MSA Cairns N5A New Yorker & N6A Houston Exploded View o Reflective Trim 61 @ Ratchet Headband System 57 © Brass Crown Piece 61

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A Model 1 N6A Houston, Standard Bend 3 N5A New Yorker, Standard Bend™ 7 N6A Houston, Bronx Bend 8 N5A New Yorker, Bronx Bend™ A N6A Houston, Boston Bend B N5A, New Yorker, Boston Bend™ D Eye/Face Protection 0 None™ 4 ESS Innerzone 3 Goggle System 5 ESS Innerzone 2 Goggle System with low-profile snap on/snap off hardware™ 9 ESS Innerzone 2 Goggle System with side-mounting snap on/snap off hardware M NFPA Compliant Bourkes A NFPA Compliant Bourkes & Innerzone 3 Goggle B NFPA Compliant Bourkes & Innerzone 2 with side-mounting hardware D Traditional Bourkes & Innerzone 3 Goggle™® E Traditional Bourkes...

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MSA Cairns Traditional Fire Helmets With MSA Cairns, You Get More than You Pay For: 10-Year Warranty1 We know, as do firefighters, that MSA Cairns Fire Helmets are the most durable products on the market. We back up that claim with a 10-year lifetime warranty that the products will be be free from defects in materials and/ or faulty workmanship.2 When you factor in the quality, ease of maintenance and unique safety features found ONLY in MSA Cairns Fire Helmets, it’s easy to see why firefighters are fiercely loyal to the MSA Cairns brand. 10-Year Warranty and Terms of Sale MSA Cairns® Fire Helmets...

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MSA Cairns Traditional Helmets O IMPACT CAP • Newly Designed Anchor Base System - First of its kind on the market! No specific tool needed for disassembly and reassembly. Patent-pending Slide-Lok system allows for disassembly and reassembly faster than previous traditional helmet designs and helmets from other manufacturers, allowing for easier cleaning and inspection. • NEW Laser Etching for Labels - Helmet information and certifications etched onto impact cap, removing possibility of labels wearing out and/or falling out of helmet. • Built-in RFID - Experience easy integration into the FireGrid™...

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Cairns Traditional Helmets1836For Structural & Proximity Firefighting • New-to-market Traditional Fire Helmet • Painted high-luster finish • Unpainted matte finish MSA Cairns 1836 (shown without eye protection) (shown with NFPA Bourkes Eyeshield) Features & Benefits FEATURES Colors Colors shown are approximate.

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.
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