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Innovative helmet for wildfires

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ROSENBAUER has created a helmet that meets all the demands of combating forest and wildland fires and is also suitable for technical rescues.

The new Heros H10 meets five European protection standards and is suitable for various applications, including wildfire fighting, technical rescue and high-angle and water rescue
The increasing incidence of wildfires and floods due to climate change has altered the requirements for personal protective equipment for firefighters. In response, Rosenbauer has completely redesigned the Heros H10, creating a helmet that meets all the demands of combating wildfires, vegetation fires, and technical rescues. Development began in July 2021, resulting in a versatile and robust helmet that meets five European standards. The helmet stands out for its lightweight design of only 800 g, excellent ventilation, and comprehensive protection.

The Heros H10 is available from the beginning of September.

The Heros H10 meets five European standards (EN 16471, EN 16473, EN 12492, EN 1385, and EN 397), making it unique. This allows it to be used not only in forest and wildland firefighting and technical rescue but also as a mountaineering and white-water helmet. Additionally, it meets the standards for work and industrial safety helmets. It is certified for both the European and Australian markets.

Being light weight and with improved ventilation, the new helmet offers high comfort even during long operations. It impresses with its robustness, being made from highly heat- and flame-resistant plastic. The break-resistant helmet shell provides high protection against mechanical impacts such as falling branches or rockfalls. The helmet also protects against shocks, penetration, flames, smouldering ash, and electrical and chemical hazards.

Another advantage of the new helmet is its compatibility with the interior fittings of its predecessor models. Various components of the Heros line, such as the Heros 30 or Heros Titan, can be easily reused. Additional components, like a central helmet lamp or a position light on the back of the head, can be easily attached, optimising user synergies. The helmet also impresses with its easy adjustability without tools. The user-friendly handling greatly facilitates operational hygiene.

Another special feature of the Heros H10 is its generous size range from 48 to 67 cm head circumference with one helmet shell. Additionally, the Heros H10 has a sophisticated design, emphasizing the characteristic features of the Heros system.

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