FIREFIGHTER HELMET(RT66)

Currently, Hong Kong firefighters wear the all-inclusive helmets introduced by the Fire Services Department (FSD) in 2015 when carrying out indoor fire-fighting operations. The helmet can withstand temperatures ranging from 900 to 1,000 degrees Celsius for 10 seconds and is also impact and puncture resistant. The fire helmet is lined with fire-resistant fibres and has a flame-resistant cape that protects the ears and the bottom of the backrest. The helmet is equipped with adjustable goggles and a wide-range heat-resistant face shield, which allows firefighters to adjust the distance between the goggles and the face as needed. The helmet is equipped with torch holders on both sides of the helmet, as well as a three-point lanyard design, making it easy for firefighters to search and free their hands for rescue. Apart from protecting firemen from injuries when charging into a fire scene, fire helmets can also be used to identify the rank of FSD officers by their colours and emblems. Helmets are yellow for ranks below Assistant Divisional Officer and white for ranks above Divisional Officer. In addition, the letters on the helmets are abbreviations of divisions.