Leather Helmets

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Permalink Reply by Jim Madison on January 25, 2009 at 3:25pm

I work at Parris Island and the leathers are allowed if approved by the Chief. (IE they must meet the current standards.) Of our entire department I know of only 1 guy who actually wears one. Personally I think they are too heavy. Our necks take enough of a beating over the years why do more damage?

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Permalink Reply by Rob on January 27, 2009 at 11:09pm

Right now the Subase, But no more are being purchased.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Horton on February 5, 2009 at 10:02am

Crane, Indiana doesnt. Quite honestly, I'd LOVE to be able to slap on a leather at work (I wear one on my volly department at home). But, since we deal with alot of hazmat we're not allowed to have anything leather (boots, helmets, truck belts, etc.) since you cant decon leather.

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Permalink Reply by Rob on February 8, 2009 at 10:53am

In reality you should never be wearing leather or other NON-Haz-mat gear in that environment. So that is no excuse. They should provide you with Haz-mat gear..... As I know they probably do.

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Permalink Reply by Dustin on February 15, 2009 at 8:30am

NAS Brunswick, Maine does, but it's the FF's choice. I'd say close to 1/2 the members have one.

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