Welcome to the Front Bumper.

Where Firehouse Identity Meets Custom Branding

The Front Bumper is built for crews, departments, and small businesses who take their branding seriously. We cover everything from custom leather patch hat strategies to firehouse-ready merch that gets noticedβ€”and gets worn.

Whether you're a fire station looking to unify your crew or a brand looking to stand out, you'll find real-world insights on product quality, B2B partnerships, and how to create gear that actually sells. No filler. Just proven ways to turn logos into legacy.

The Front Bumper

Classic Custom Helmet Shield

Which Custom Helmet Shield Is Right for You

Choosing the right custom helmet shield comes down to purpose, pride, and performance. This guide breaks down every shield we build β€” from the Bare Bones starter to the fully...

Which Custom Helmet Shield Is Right for You

Choosing the right custom helmet shield comes down to purpose, pride, and performance. This guide breaks down every shield we build β€” from the Bare Bones starter to the fully...

Custom helmet shield made from full grain leather hand painted by Little River Customs

Who Makes the Best Custom Helmet Shield? A Look...

When firefighters ask who makes the best custom helmet shield, the answer depends on style and craft. Taylor’s Tins delivers metal shields, while Little River Customs focuses on full-grain leather...

Who Makes the Best Custom Helmet Shield? A Look...

When firefighters ask who makes the best custom helmet shield, the answer depends on style and craft. Taylor’s Tins delivers metal shields, while Little River Customs focuses on full-grain leather...

A composite showing historical art and symbols related to the Maltese Cross.

The Maltese Cross: What It Really Means to Fire...

The Maltese cross firefighter meaning goes back to the Knights of Malta, who faced fire in battle and turned the cross into a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and protection. Firefighters...

The Maltese Cross: What It Really Means to Fire...

The Maltese cross firefighter meaning goes back to the Knights of Malta, who faced fire in battle and turned the cross into a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and protection. Firefighters...

Historic leather firefighter helmet with visible wear and scuffs, representing the long-standing firefighter helmet tradition.

Why Firefighters Wear Leather: A Tradition That...

The leather firefighter helmet tradition has survived centuries of change in the fire service. From Henry Gratacap’s first leather helmets in the 1800s to today’s custom shields and helmets, leather...

Why Firefighters Wear Leather: A Tradition That...

The leather firefighter helmet tradition has survived centuries of change in the fire service. From Henry Gratacap’s first leather helmets in the 1800s to today’s custom shields and helmets, leather...

Custom leather firefighter helmet shield with Duluth 418 design, black and red shield symbolizing firefighter tradition and history.

The History of the Firefighter Helmet Shield β€”...

The firefighter helmet shield history is a story of tradition, brotherhood, and pride. What began in the 1800s as hand-cut leather for protection quickly evolved into a symbol of identity...

The History of the Firefighter Helmet Shield β€”...

The firefighter helmet shield history is a story of tradition, brotherhood, and pride. What began in the 1800s as hand-cut leather for protection quickly evolved into a symbol of identity...

Custom full grain leather firefighter helmet shield

πŸ”₯ Your Helmet Shield Tells Your Story β€” Make It...

Your custom firefighter helmet shield isn’t just gearβ€”it’s your story in leather. Built to last, built for the brotherhood, built for you.

πŸ”₯ Your Helmet Shield Tells Your Story β€” Make It...

Your custom firefighter helmet shield isn’t just gearβ€”it’s your story in leather. Built to last, built for the brotherhood, built for you.