Cairns® Leather Helmets

Choose Cairns: Millions of firefighters for generations have!
N6A Houston Helmet®
Hand-crafted leather performance, taken to the next level
N5A New Yorker Helmet®
There is no substitute, choose the original
Cairns® Leather Helmets
Your Safety Is Our Tradition
Cairns Heritage—Making fire helmets since 1836
Cairns Quality—Compare and feel the difference
Cairns Protection—Use of thermal impact caps
Cairns Warranty—5-year shell replacement warranty
Cairns Choice—The most models and options on the market
CAIRNS LEATHER HELMETS
N5A New Yorker
N5A New Yorker
Wear the original,
live the tradition.
N6A Houston
All Cairns Helmets feature:
• The Cairns 5-year shell replacement
warranty
• Non-corroding, high temperatureresistant faceshield/goggle hardware
• Durable helmet hanger that fits on
large hooks and resists bending
• Minimal parts for lower service
cost and easier maintenance
Handcrafted to
meet today’s
NFPA
performance
requirements.
N5A New Yorker
(OSHA)
N6A Houston
(NFPA)
100% top-grain steer hide
High temperature-resistant urethane foam
Lexan outer dome
ABS inner liner
Sewn-over
wire reinforcemnet
The N6A Houston is NFPA 1971-2007 certified. The N5A New Yorker is OSHA 1977 certified.
Since 1836, Cairns has been the original manufacturer of leather firefighting helmets.
Houston and New Yorker helmets retain the same authentic look and quality that
generation after generation of firefighters have relied upon.
Quality Craftsmanship
Every Cairns leather helmet is individually handcrafted. Every helmet is ready to provide
you with years of dependable service.
Handcrafting begins with the shell
• The New Yorker and Houston shells are constructed of top-grain steer hide and impregnated with a natural
resin system, which is sealed and over-coated with a colored high-luster finish system.
• The crown is hand-sewn to the one-piece brim section. Showing attention to detail in every stitch, the brim is
embossed with original fire service vine pattern.
• The thermal impact liner is then installed within the leather crown. The thermal impact liner dramatically
increases the levels of protection where you need it most.
• The Cairns six-way overhead strap suspension system reduces shock transmission at the top of the helmet
while providing a deep, comfortable fit.
• Complete your unique helmet with the comfort pad kit supplied with every helmet. Use of these pads provides
a superior fit and feel that do not come in a typical fire helmet.
hand-shaped...
hand-stitched...
Cairns Leather Presentation Helmets*
G5A
CAIRNS LEATHER HELMETS
Leather Forever!
hand-trimmed...
G64
* The G5A and G64 helmets models are not intended for use in any situation requiring head protection of any kind.
They are manufactured for decorative purposes only.
Ordering Information
Accessories
Silk-Screened Eagle Front
Holder
Cairns ESS Goggle System
Cairns Goggle System
4" Tuffshield
Bourkes
Carved Brass Eagle Front
Holder
Silk-Screened Maltese
Cross Front Holder
6'' Fronts
The Assemble-To-Order (ATO) System
The ATO System is easy to use, allowing you to order the right configuration to fit your needs.This system allows you to build your own helmet by
creating a feature-specific part number. Leather helmets are available in two sizes: medium (61/2 - 71/2'') and large (75/8 - 8'').
Model
1 Leather N6A
Houston†
2 Leather N6A
Houston with
Bourkes*
3 Leather N5A
New Yorker*
Color
Size
Eye Protection
Earlap
Front Holder
Chinstrap
Trim Type
1 Black
1 Medium 0 None*
0 Standard
2 Red
2 Large
1 Lime Yellow
3 Blue
1
2
4 White
5 Yellow
6 Orange
4 Leather N5A
7 Naturalx
New Yorker
with Bourkes* 8 Green
3
4
5
6
1 Leather/Sateen 1 6'' Carved 1 Nomex
0 None*
Liner with
Brass
with Quick
4'' Tuffshield
2 Reflexite
Jumbo Yellow
Eagle
Release
(Standard)
Nomex Earlap
Cairns ESS
2 6'' Silk
2 Nomex
Goggles
2 Leather/Sateen
Screened
with Quick 3 Scotchlite
Liner with
Eagle
Release
Cairns Goggles
Jumbo
&
4 6" Carved
ESS Innerzone 3
PBI/Kevlar
Postman’s
Brass
Goggles
Earlap
Slide
Beaver
ESS Innerzone 2 3 Leather/Sateen
Goggles
Liner with
Jumbo Black
ESS Innerzone 1
Nomex Earlap
Goggles
Trim Color
7 4'' Gold-Plated
Faceshield
8 6'' Gold-Plated
Faceshield
† Eye protection (goggles or faceshield) required for
NFPA compliance.
B-LTHPart Number
* Not NFPA compliant
x Natural color for N6A is not NFPA compliant
Note: This Bulletin contains only a general description of the
products shown. While uses and performance capabilities
are described, under no circumstances shall the products
be used by untrained or unqualified individuals and not until
the product instructions including any warnings or cautions
provided have been thoroughly read and
understood. Only they contain the complete
and detailed information concerning proper
use and care of these products.
ID 3600-04-MC / March 2008
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2 White*
3 Red
Orange*
4 Red Orange
Triple Trim
5 Lime Yellow
Triple Trim