Shields
Blackout Edition
Fits All Helmets: Cairns, MSA, Phenix, Bullard, Morning Pride
The Blackout Edition is my all-black custom fire helmet shield. Black leather, black lettering, black stitching. A murdered-out look that stands apart on any helmet. Fits Cairns, Phenix, MSA, Bullard, and Morning Pride. Free shipping.
Description
The Blackout Edition is my all-black custom fire helmet shield, and it's one of the most requested designs I build. Made to fit any brand fire helmet, this personalized firefighter helmet front delivers a sleek, murdered-out look that stands apart from everything else on the rig.
I craft each all-black fire helmet front from two thick layers of premium leather with black everything: black leather, black lettering, black stitching. The text is still readable through the embossing depth and paint contrast. It's subtle but it hits different on the fireground.
What You Get
- All-black design: leather, lettering, and stitching
- 100% customizable: top rocker (department), center cutout (badge number), bottom rocker (name/station)
- Handcrafted from two thick layers of premium vegetable-tanned leather
- Laser cut, laser etched, hand painted, and machine stitched
- Custom sized to fit Cairns 1010, Cairns 1044, Cairns N5A/N6A, MSA, Phenix TL-2, Bullard, Morning Pride, and Honeywell helmets
- Free shipping within the US, ships in approximately 21 business days
Built for the Fireground
This black firefighter helmet shield won't wear out after your first fire. Unlike plastic or patent leather shields that warp, bubble, and melt near heat, the Blackout Edition is built from the same leather used in saddles and heavy-duty work belts. Every detail is confirmed with you via email before I start production.
The Blackout is popular with firefighters who want a low-profile, professional look on their helmet. It works for every rank and makes an excellent firefighter gift for someone who appreciates understated style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each shield takes 4-5 hours of hands-on work and our standard production time is approximately 21 business days. Every shield is handcrafted to order: designed, laser cut from 9oz bridle leather, hand tooled, laser etched, hand painted, machine stitched on a Cobra Class 3, and edge finished before shipping.
We use premium 9-ounce vegetable-tanned bridle leather sourced from American retailers. This is the same weight of leather used in saddles and heavy-duty belts: thick, dense, and built to withstand the demands of the fireground. It's naturally heat and water resistant and holds its shape when wet.
Yes. We custom-make shields to fit ALL major helmet brands including Cairns (1010, 1044, N5A, N6A), MSA, Phenix TL-2, Bullard, Morning Pride, and Honeywell. Shields mount using your helmet's existing built-in mounting system with no modifications needed. If you're unsure about sizing, contact us at firehelmetshields@gmail.com.
Absolutely. You choose every detail: leather color (Black, Dark Brown, Red, or White), lettering color (11 options including Gold, Silver, and more), stitching color (7 options), and optional outline color. Use our Shield Builder to preview your design with a live preview before ordering.
Yes! Every fire helmet shield ships free within the United States. We package each shield carefully to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
