Custom Fire Helmet Shield Process

Sketch Process - Completed Shield

When folks order a custom fire helmet shield, they usually have an idea of what they'd like, sometimes they have a general concept with colors and shapes.   Some even have their owns logos, patches or designs already done.   No matter what the case I work with them to customize it for a fire helmet shield.  

Customer Provided Patch 

There's no additional cost for artwork.   I'm often ask to provide a sketch before a customer orders,  unfortunately I don't have the time to do so - making a logo can take several hours.    After ordering you're placed in a queue for work.  When your order is up, I'll do a sketch of the shield and send for approval.  After that, I'll begin to carve the leather.

Custom Logo Just Added

We use premium cow leather for our shields.     Leather thickness is measured in ounces and each ounce is approximately 1/64th of an inch thick.   Our shields have two pieces of leather:  The front is approximately 13-14 ozs, and the back is around 4-5 ozs, they're stitched together with 100% cotton thread - it will not melt.  Stitching is done primarily for appearance, it finishes the shield nicely.     Black shields are dyed, and then then color is added using a special pliable leather paint.   Different color shields are painted using the same special leather paint - several thin coats are applied, then the images and letters are colored.

From start to finish, it takes 6 to 12 hour to complete.  The stitching is done with a machine, but everything else is done by hand.     Even if you order multiple helmet shields with the same design, there will be small differences in each shield.  Each one is unique.

Visit FireFighterShields.com for more info.

Black Friday Deal (It’s early I know)

FireFighterShields.com gift certificate special:

$80 for a custom shield gift certificate - save $20*.   This certificate is for one custom carved fire helmet shield - we’ll do the art work, or use yours.

Custom Carved Shield Example

$60 for a basic shield gift certificate -  save $15*.  This certificate is for one basic shield top text, number and bottom text.

Basic Shield Example

Email FireFighterShields@gmail.com to order.

www.FireFighterShields.com

Prices include delivery to US.  

*Certificates can not be redeemed until after Christmas.  Delivery will be approx. 4-6 weeks

New Shipment of Leather and Brass Today

Today I received a new shipment of radio strap leather, and solid brass fittings.  It's not too late to order for a Christmas delivery.  

Some available stamped designs

Gift Certificates Now Available

Not sure what your firefighter would want on their shield or strap?   Get them a gift certificate from firefightershields.com for this Christmas and let them decide.   Now available.

FireFighterShields.com Gift Certificate

Christmas Gifts for Firefighters - Top Five Ideas

It's that time again - Christmas is just around the corner - 48 days to go!

What do you get the firefighter in your life for Christmas?  Or as a treat for yourself!  Obviously I'm a bit biased here - I'd like for everyone to order a custom shield or strap (or both) from me - yes there's still time.    However I realize that there are other options!

As a firefighter, I've come up with a few things that I'd like this Christmas, or can reccomend, hopefully they'll help you with your shopping.

My top five list:

Custom Helmet Shield

1. Custom firefighter helmet shield or strap from FireFighterShields.com (yes a shameless plug).  Just about all of our gear is the same.  Aside from a few helmet stickers, there's very little that differentiates us from others on the fire ground. When we're all dressed out, it's hard to tell us apart!   If you don't like my work, there are many other options available.

Gaelic Brigade Motorcycle T-Shirt

2. Anything from bostonfiregear.com.    I love this place - prices are reasonable and they've got great shirts.   Of course, if you're not a fan of Boston, this may not be the place for you

4' Steel Hook with D handle

3. A personal tool.  Never leave home without it.   My favorite a 4' all purpose steel hook with D handle.  I'm not a fan of fiberglass.   I've had mine for several years - this thing is indestructible.  Check out All Hands Fire to see their stock.

TWH Model Tiller

4.  A model fire truck.   Yes it's geeky, but every firefighter should have one or two or a hundred!  Code 3 collectibles is no longer in business.  The best models I've found are made by TWH. You can shop for them at diecastmodels.co

Cairns New Yorker

5. Last, but certainly not least - a leather helmet.  These are pricey: depending on options, one can run you close to $700 new, but they are fantastic.