Der Feuerwehrhelm

Award of the Medal of Honor for 75 years of loyal service on the volunteer fire brigade
Fire Department Potsdam Drewitz Germany
2021

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Federal Republic of Germany since 1949 Synthetic helmet (˜2008)
In this collection since: 09.04.2012
0427 Fire helmet from Germany.
Brand Dräger, Type HPS 6200. Production year 2008.
Successor of HPS6100 (see helmets 270/350/359)
Opposite to the helmet HPS6100 the mask adaptation was changed, the inner helmet improved somewhat and the lateral transition from the visor to the neck guard reinforced. The helmet is luminescent yellow and has some rather unusual in Germany, red reflective stickers. The Dräger HPS6200 is not built at the company Schuberth as the HPS 6100. He is built at the company Sicor in Italy.
The manufacturer describes his helmet as follows:

Dräger HPS 6200
Wearing comfort and safety characterise the new Dräger HPS 6200 fire fighting helmet.
The Dräger HPS 6200 is characterised by high thermal stability achieved through the helmet shell being made of high-temperature resistant Duroplast material reinforced with aramid fabric which can resist open flames as well as radiant heat.
The HPS 6200 protects the head against penetration and impact even under high thermal stress. As the helmet shell has been compression-molded using the SMC method and furnished with an optimised finishing, the Dräger HPS 6200 features an extremely high protection levels.
Adaptation systems allow the HPS 6200 to be used in conjunction with the with the FPS 7000 or Panorama Nova full face mask. Three different helmet-mask adapters are available: Supra-connection, S-fix or Q-fix connection. The helmet with the least weight presently on the market according to the new standard EN 443:2008.
The padded interior ensures reduced pressure on the wearers head during use and the integrated flame and heat barrier ensures a comfortable temperature within the helmet. The improved ear clearance at the chin strap provides optimised acoustics and thanks to the new Velcro fastener, the chin strap can be adjusted quickly and easily.
A wide range of accessories can be used with the HPS6200 ~ mask connections, varying colours for helmet shells and front plates, adapters for communication systems, lamp holders or ear protectors are available. These components will already be integrated into the helmet on receipt of order.
Links: http://www.draeger.de/sites/de_de/Pages/Feuerwehr/Draeger-HPS-6200.aspx
http://www.draeger.co.uk/Sites/en_uk/Pages/Fire%20Services/Draeger-HPS-6200.aspx?navID=345
Also look at: Federal Republic of Germany since 1949, 270
Federal Republic of Germany since 1949, 350
Federal Republic of Germany since 1949, 359
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