Bullard Introduces New Traditional Helmet to US Market
New Firedome UST Advances Style, Comfort, Durability and Service
July 2, 2002
Cynthiana, Kentucky – Bullard once again sets the standard in firefighter head protection with a Bullard Tough traditional helmet designed specifically for the US firefighter. The NEW UST is more of everything the fire service demands, from fit and function to durability and delivery. Bullard UST comes complete with a new Stars and Stripes Brass Eagle that will accommodate any competitor’s leather front, NEW 6"leather fronts that are compatible with any traditional helmet, and the NEW Bullard Bourke eyeshields.
The NEW Bullard Tough UST can be enhanced with a variety of new 5 and 6-inch custom leather fronts, optically correct visors, goggles, and neck protectors to equip your fire department with complete head, face and neck protection to meet your specific applications. Helmets are shipped within 2 weeks after receipt of an order, including the leather front.
Firefighters who don the UST will immediately note a vast improvement in comfort over other helmets available on the US market. With a lower center of gravity, the UST keeps weight evenly distributed and holds the helmet stable on the head. The versatile sizing system includes a height adjustment feature, as well as Bullard’s exclusive Sure-Lock® ratchet headband that fits to the size of the wearer’s head with a quick turn of the knob. The brow pad is washable and replaceable; a unique feature for fire helmets.
Bullard a privately held manufacturer of personal protective equipment was founded in 1898. Product lines include protective headwear, firefighter and rescue helmets, thermal-imaging devices, respiratory protection devices and air quality filtration equipment. Bullard marketing, administrative and manufacturing operations are located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, with additional logistics and sales operations in Bonn, Germany. Bullard serves the market through a powerful network of direct sales and distributor alliances. For more information, contact Bullard at 859-234-6616 or visit Bullard’s web site at www.bullard.com.