NC Firefighters Trying Out New Jet-Style Helmets

One of the long-standing traditions in the US fire service is the North American-style helmet, but a North Carolina Fire Department is trying something new.

WECT News reports that a group of Wilmington firefighters is currently testing a more modern and technologically advanced helmet to see if its a good fit for the department.

The sleek, jet-style helmets, which are currently being tested by four firefighters, contain an interior microphone and speakers along with built-in lights that can improve visibility.

“It’s not the traditional style helmet that the US fire service is known for, and quite honestly takes a great deal of pride in," Wilmington Deputy Fire Chief Steve Mason told WECT. "They would tell you the communications is much better, the lighting is nice, but I don’t quite think everybody is sold on it yet ... but certainly people are very curious."