MSA Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet

MSA Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet

Introducing the ICONIC + INNOVATIVE MSA Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet  


The Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet features the iconic traditional design that firefighters love with innovative features that address today’s fire service needs. It’s lightweight and has a low ride height for comfort. It’s quick and easy to disassemble and assemble for cleanability. And it’s RFID-enabled for efficient asset management.

MSA Cairns 1836 - Yellow helmet with black earflaps. Side angle view.
MSA Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet - black, front view.
MSA Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet - red, side view.
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CUSTOMIZABLE FIT & COMFORT

The Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet is lightweight with a low ride height and offers several other customizable comfort features. The expanded and pivoting ratchet system allows adjustment for head size (fitting 95% of firefighters), head shape, and fit with the facepiece and hood.

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EASY TO CLEAN

The Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet is designed for quick and easy disassembly and assembly without specific tools for thorough inspection, care, and maintenance. Plus, the helmet’s chinstrap and soft goods are removable, washable, and replaceable. These features have all been engineered to help firefighters align with NFPA 1851 guidelines.

ARTICULATING DEFENDER® VISOR

The newly designed Defender Visor adjusts in and out to fit a range of face sizes and shapes or over eyewear. It stows neatly and securely inside the helmet and is easy to deploy with a gloved hand.

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SHELL RELEASE SYSTEM

The MSA Cairns Shell Release System (SRS) protects from impact and heat – even when your helmet is dislodged from your head. With the SRS, if your helmet comes off due to extenuating circumstances – such as a fall through a floor or roof – the impact cap is designed to separate from the helmet shell but remain on your head.

POPULAR CONFIGURATIONS OF THE MSA CAIRNS 1836 FIRE HELMET

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What Firefighters Are Saying About the Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet

“ This is the best helmet I have worn

so far in 29 years. ”

“ The fit, function, weight and build of this helmet is superior to any other helmet I have worn. ”

“ More comfortable and easier to adjust and clean. ”

- Source: 2024 Cairns 1836 Fire Helmet customer evaluation survey conducted by MSA