Bullard has expanded its SmartLine resources to include a new online training to help fire departments comply with the NFPA 1851, 2008 Standard for fire helmet care and maintenance.

The NFPA 1851, 2008 Standard on Selection, Care and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles requires regular basic cleaning and inspection of fire helmets, plus advanced cleaning and inspection no less than once a year. The Bullard online training, NFPA 1851, 2008 Basic Helmet Cleaning and Inspection, introduces participants to the NFPA requirements and guidelines for basic cleaning and inspection of Bullard fire helmets.

This interactive training is user-friendly and comprehensive. In less than 30 minutes, participants are guided step-by-step through four easy-to-follow lessons that demonstrate and explain the basic inspection and cleaning process of a fire helmet. The four lessons include:

• NFPA 1851, 2008 Standard Overview
• Cleaning
• Inspection
• Retirement

Following the lessons, an assessment test with 20 questions is provided. Participants who score 90 percent or better on the test are awarded a Certificate of Completion. This new online training can be accessed by visiting www.bullard.com/trainonline.

The latest innovation in Bullard fire and rescue helmets is the new M-PACT™ shell with SmartRidge design. This new design provides excellent thermal and impact protection and is available on the LT and USRX streamline designed fire and rescue helmets. The M-PACT shell’s unique ribbed design is lightweight and adds more head room to the lower profile helmets. For more information on these Bullard fire helmets, visit the LT and USRX product pages.

Bullard Thermal Imaging Product Manager, Brad Harvey, was recently featured on an hour-long segment of FireFighter Radio. You can listen to Brad’s interview by following this link www.radiosandysprings.com/showpages/fireline.php.