Fire Helmet Shields was founded in 2013 by career Kansas City, KS firefighter Brian Williams, with a mission to provide custom, high-quality fire helmet shields.
The inspiration for this family-run business came when I was searching for a new shield for my own helmet. After finding one online that I loved, I was disappointed to learn that the craftsman had stopped making them.
Rather than settling, I decided to learn the skill of leatherworking myself to create the perfect shield.
It wasn’t an easy journey—countless hours, a lot of trial and error, and more money than I’d like to admit—but the end result was worth it.
Over time, I honed my skills and even developed my own design, taking inspiration from that original piece. Now, I’m proud to handcraft custom fire helmet shields for firefighters all over the world, each one made with care and precision.
This business is truly a family affair. My wife helps with the accounting (she spends the money), and my son, who started out helping around the shop, has grown into a man I couldn’t be more proud of. He’s now in paramedic school and serves alongside me on the fire department. And let’s not forget my daughters, who love to crack the whip on me and make messes in my shop!
At Fire Helmet Shields, every piece we create carries with it the spirit of brotherhood, pride, and craftsmanship that defines the firefighting community.
If you have any questions about our products or would like to learn more, feel free to reach out via the contact page. We’re always here to help.
Sincerely,
Brian Williams
