Historical information

Green rural CFA (Country Fire Authority) firefighters helmet. Green helmets were issued to CFA brigade lieutenants. This style of helmet was used by CFA rural fire brigades from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Significance

From the Chiltern Fire Brigade Historical Collection. This helmet was used by the Chiltern Rural Fire Brigade during the 1980s

Physical description

Green moulded fibreglass with a plastic liner. The chin strap is missing and the helmet has cracks. Manufacturer unknown.

Inscriptions & markings

Black decal on the front of the helmet originally would have been: CFA lieutenant. The decal has partly worn off.