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Bullard Fire Helmets- Bullard fire helmets are some of the best fire helmets sold today. In addition to fire helmets, Bullard makes other types of fire gear. Check out of Bullard fire helmets review to see why they are some of the best fire helmets.

Bullard has been in business for over 100 years and been making helmets since the early 1900's. Right from the beginning they were one of the innovators of helmets, including fire helmets. That is still true in today's times. Consistency, quality and innovation are hallmarks of every Bullard product line. It is though characteristics of Bullard fire gear that makes them one of the best. Ever since Bullard invented the hard hat in 1919, it was their goal to make the best head protection possible. All Bullard fire helmets and head helmets have been carefully engineered to deliver superior performance, quality and durability.

With specific regards to the Bullard fire helmets, they manufacture four different types of fire helmets; Structural, Air Rescue, Rescue, and Wildland. Best Fire Gear has broken down each type of Bullard fire helmets in the following paragraphs.

Bullard Structural Fire Helmets:

Bullard started making structural fire helmets in the 1930's. They currently offer five models to choose from; UST, FX, PX, LT, and USRX.

Bullard UST fire helmets- The Bullard UST fire helmets provide traditional styling in an affordable, easy-to-maintain design. Constructed out of a fiberglass material. They are available in black, red, white, yellow, blue, and orange.

Bullard FX fire helmets- Constructed with a lightweight fiberglass material, the Bullard FX fire helmets are very comfortable to wear. These fire helmets are available in black, red, white, yellow, blue, and orange. The FX fire helmets meet the CE and US Navy requirements.

Bullard PX fire helmets- The Bullard PX fire helmets are made out of thermoplastic. These contemporary style structural fire helmets are rugged and will not scratch, crack or chip like fiberglass. Included in this series of fire helmets is a model that meets the Australian standard AS4067. The Bullard PX fire helmets are available in black, red, white, yellow, blue, and orange.

Bullard LT fire helmets- Considered to be one of the most comfortable, low profile fire helmets on the market, the Bullard LT fire helmets have been a piece of work for the last twenty years! The LT fire helmets are made out of a thermoplastic material. The Bullard LT fire helmets are available in black, red, white, yellow, blue, and orange.

Bullard USRX helmets- Designed for the most extreme search and rescue, the Bullard USRX helmets feature a low center of gravity and increased headroom for added comfort. The USRX helmets are available in black, red, white, yellow, blue, and orange.

Bullard Air Rescue AX Fire Helmet

The Bullard AX helmet is a specialized fire helmet that meets the high demands of Air Rescue Firefighting. This Bullard fire helmet is lightweight and comfortable. It also provides a viable affordable option to the conventional, bulky ARFF hood designs. The Bullard AX fire helmet meets and exceeds the performance specifications of NFPA 1971-2007 as certified by the Safety Equipment Institute.

Bullard Rescue Helmets

Aside from the Bullard USRX helmet, Bullard makes another rescue helmet. The Advent helmets are a compact head protection helmet that is perfect for rescue and medical providers. The Bullard Advent helmets are made out of Polycarbonate.

Bullard Wildfire Helmets

Specifically designed to meet the needs of wildland and forest firefighters, these thermoplastic fire helmets provide excellent impact and penetration protection. The Bullard Wildfire helmets meet and exceed the performance specifications of NFPA 1977-2005.

Bullard understands that firefighters and search and rescue teams don't always work in perfect lighting conditions. That is why they created the Bullard TrakLite integration system. This system includes eight small LED lights that are secured safely behind heat resistant glass. The special LED lights used in the Bullard TrakLite system can easily be turned on by hand even wearing a glove. Another great feature is that these lights only take four AAA batteries to operate for up to six hours.