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Technical Bulletins

Fitting the Pacific Rescue Eye Protector to a compatible R6 Challenger - New Video

New Video: Fitting the Pacific Rescue Eye Protector

The Rescue Eye Protector from Pacific Helmets features a sliding hinge that allows the user to control the distance the Eye Protector sits from the face introducing compatibility with a large range of spectacles. In our recent video, our team demonstrates the process of fitting and removing a Rescue Eye Protector on a compatible model […]

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The updated Pacific R6C ‘Rescue’ Challenger – July 2024

To introduce the Pacific Rescue Eye Protector to the market, Pac Fire and Pacific Helmets have worked together to create an updated model of R6C. We are calling the new model the ‘Rescue’ Challenger. What products are affected? R6C – ‘Challenger’ model multi-purpose helmets. What’s changing? A. THE EYE PROTECTOR – changed from ‘traditional’ R6 […]

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Changing the Comfort Padding on a F20H Firefighting Helmet - New Video

New Video: Changing the comfort padding on a Pacific F20H

The Pacific F20H Haloflex™ directly addresses the risks associated with heat stress, helmet weight and contaminant exposure. At the heart of Pacific F20H is the Haloflex™ system, the future of structural fire helmets – a complete departure from traditional ribbon suspension. Haloflex™ can be disassembled in around 2 minutes without tools – meaning components can […]

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Change to front merino comfort padding by Pacific Helmets - January 2024

Change to front merino comfort padding by Pacific Helmets – January 2024

To improve compatibility with the new ‘Rescue’ Eye Protector (available as an option for the Pacific R6 Helmets in 2024), Pacific Helmets is changing the design of the merino front comfort pad that is a component of the following models of helmets: What does this mean for Pac Fire & our customers? Two additional slots […]

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New Video: Fitting the Cap Lamp Plinth to a Pacific F15

New Video: Fitting the Cap Lamp Plinth to a Pacific F15

Based on feedback from key figures within the underground mining industry, Pacific Helmets have conceptualised, designed and produced a miners cap lamp attachment for the Structural Fire Helmets with a front plinth system. The Cap Lamp Plinth is a two piece lighting solution made from hard wearing, industrial plastics. Pacific’s Cap Lamp Plinth fits to […]

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New Video: Fitting Double Strap Goggles to a Pacific Branded Wildland Helmet

New Video: Fitting double strap goggles to a Pacific Branded wildland fire helmet

The Pacific Helmets range of wildland helmets are compatible with several eye protection options. In our recent video we demonstrate the fitting process for double strap goggles. We fit a pair of ESS Firestrike Double Strap Goggles to a helmet with a brim, like a standard BR9, wide brim BR9 or a BR5 and also […]

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New Video: Fitting Pacific Rail Accessory Mounts to an R6L Patroller

New Video: Fitting the Rail Mounts to a R6L ‘Patroller’ Tactical Helmet

Pacific Helmets have developed a range of Picatinny rail accessory mounts designed to make several popular accessories compatible with any helmet fitted with rails. Pac Fire has prepared a video demonstration showing the rail accessory mounts being fitted to the a Pacific R6L ‘Patroller’, tactical helmet. You can watch the video in this window, by […]

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New Video: Fitting Mesh Face Shield to R5

New Video: Fitting the Mesh Face Shield to an R5 Series Helmet

We’ve put together a short video demonstrating assembly and fitting of the mesh face shield to a Pacific R5 series helmet. Mesh face shields are primarily used during chainsaw operations. The Pac Fire Mesh Face Shield fits to Pacific R5 series helmets with earmuffs fitted and a front brim. You can watch the video in […]

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New Video: Refurbishing a Pacific BR5 Wildland Firefighting Helmet

New Video: Refurbishing a Pacific BR5 Helmet

The BR5 is Pacific’s heritage wildland firefighting helmet. The classic design focuses on delivering safety, quality, and comfort to the user. The DUPONT™ KEVLAR® reinforced fibreglass composite shell provides exceptional strength and excellent penetration protection with a lifespan exceeding 10 years when cared for and stored correctly. Pac Fire recommends refurbishing the internal components of […]

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New Video: Fitting the Pacific Helmets approved, Pac Fire helmet mounted earmuffs to a BR9 Wildland Firefighting Helmet

New Video: Fitting the Pac Fire Earmuffs to a Pacific BR9 Helmet

The Pacific Helmets BR9 is a popular and versatile head protection platform that accommodates a wide range of accessories. Follow along with us as we fit the Pacific Helmets approved, Pac Fire Earmuffs to a Pacific Helmets BR9 Wildland Firefighting Helmet. You can watch it video in this window, by click the play button or […]

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Technical Bulletin - Change to Nomex® Helmet neck Protectors

Change to Nomex® helmet neck protectors

Due to ongoing availability issues from the supplier, Pacific Helmets is changing the type of Nomex® used to make the neck protectors in select builds of structural firefighting helmet. What does this mean for Pac Fire & our customers? Previously Nomex® Neck Protectors were made from 260gsm plain weave fabric, effective immediately they will now […]

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New Video: Changing the 4-point Chinstrap on an F15

New Video: Changing the 4 point Chinstrap on your Pacific F15

During fires, your helmet may become soiled with chemical, biological and particulate hazards.This may affect the performance, longevity and comfort of your helmet. In our new video we’re going to take you through the process of removing and replacing the 4-point Chinstrap on an F15. The 4-point Chinstrap on an F15 can be removed for […]

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Changes to the Underwater Kinetics Torch Holder Clip

Changes to the Underwater Kinetics Torch Holder Clip

In November 2019 the 3AA CPO Underwater Kinetics eLED Torch (UKT10034+) underwent design changes required to gain certification under the revised standard UL913 Edition 8. These changes resulted in an increase in torch body width of approximately 1mm. This change in size has resulted in the B2066114 Underwater Kinetics torch clip having a firmer fit. […]

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New Video: Changing the lighting plinth and replacing the batteries on an F15

New Video: Changing the lighting plinth and replacing the batteries on an F15

The Pacific F15 offers a range of lighting options to meet your needs including the Front Plinth eLED torch which we demonstrate in our new video. The front plinth torch incorporates Compound Path Optics which improves visibility and torch efficiency. In this video we’ll walk you through the process of removing the front lighting plinth, […]

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New Video: Changing the wearing height of a Pacific F15 Structural Firefighting Helmet

New Video: Changing the wearing height of your Pacific F15

Your safety depends on the correct fit of your helmet and proper use of all features and components. In our new video we cover changing the wearing height of your Pacific F15. You can adjust the headband on the F15 to allow the helmet to sit higher or lower on your head. There are three […]

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Changes to the Underwater Kinetics 3AA CPO Torch

Changes to the Underwater Kinetics 3AA CPO Torch

In keeping with the updates to the standard for intrinsic safety and advancements in LED technology the Underwater Kinetics 3AA CPO torches have undergone an update. The update includes: 1. A switch of test laboratories from Intertek (ETL) to Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for testing and issuance of the test certificate. Both ETL and UL are […]

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New Video: Changing the Internal Eye Protector in an R6 Series Helmet

New Video: Changing the Internal Eye Protector on a R6 Helmet

Contemporary design meets function – the R6 series helmets are the definition of ‘multi-purpose’. Made for complex rescue situations, helmets in the R6 range sport a modern and compact design that focuses on user comfort and protection. Follow along with us in our new video as we change the internal eye protector on an R6 […]

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Changes to the trim on YDS footwear

Reflective trim on Hades & Poseidon firefighting footwear

YDS has made a change to the colour of the reflective trim on Hades & Poseidon firefighting footwear. The yellow reflective material in the Hades and Poseidon footwear will be replaced by silver reflective material. What does this mean for Pac Fire & our customers? New stocks of Hades and Poseidon footwear will be supplied […]

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New Video: Changing the Comfort Liner and Neck Protector on a Pacific F15

During fires, your helmet may become soiled with chemical, biological and particulate hazards. This may affect the performance, longevity and comfort of your helmet. You are also putting your health at risk if the Comfort Liner and Neck Protector is not cleaned regularly. Follow along with our new video: changing the comfort liner and neck […]

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Technical Bulletin - Dyed-In Helmet Colour & the F3D MkII

Dyed-in Helmet Shells & Pacific F3D MkII

All Pacific helmet models will now only be offered with the standard neutral coloured resin.

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