To choose the right fire helmet shield size, measure your helmet in two spots:

• Shield Height – Measure from the helmet brim up to the top notch on your shield holder.
• Shield Width – Measure from outside-to-outside of the mounting posts or screws.

These two measurements tell you exactly which custom fire helmet shield size fits your lid.

Want the full breakdown with photos, sizing charts, and examples for different helmet brands?

Check out our guide:

Choosing the right size fire helmet shield

These options are not offered on every shield. When available on a design, the explanations below show what each option changes in the finished shield.

Textured

• A tooled texture applied to the face of the leather. It adds visual bite and gives the shield a more aggressive, high-contrast look.

Smooth

• No surface texture added. The leather face remains flat and clean, giving the shield a sharper, more traditional appearance with full focus on layout and lettering.

Beveling/Tooling

• Hand-carved and stamped tooling with beveled detail around borders, numbers, or design elements. Adds depth and definition to the leather.
• Learn more about beveling / tooling here

Mounting your fire helmet shield is simple when you line it up correctly and drill or punch the holes the right way. Start by matching the shield to your helmet’s holder, check alignment, and mark your hole positions before drilling or punching. Once the hardware is secured, tighten everything evenly and break it in so it sits clean and square.

For full step-by-step instructions, see our guide:

How to Mount Your Fire Helmet Shield

Firefighters looking for the best way to save on custom fire helmet shields and custom radio straps. Can take advantage of several automatic combo and bulk discounts.

Available Deals

Shield and Radio Strap Combo – 15 percent off
Pair a custom helmet front with one of our custom leather radio straps and get
15 percent off the pair. The discount applies per set, and you can order
multiple sets if needed.

Bulk Shield Pricing
If you’re ordering several shields. You’ll automatically get discounted pricing
based on quantity.

• 6–11 shields: 5 percent off
• 12–23 shields: 10 percent off
• 24 or more shields: 15 percent off

Discounts apply automatically in cart.

These deals make it easier to upgrade your fire helmet shield, customize your gear, and save at the same time.

1st Due Custom Firefighter Helmet Shield

The 1st Due Custom Firefighter Helmet Shield was built for firefighters who want the classic firehouse look done right. Clean layout. Strong visibility. No gimmicks trying too hard for attention. This leather firefighter helmet shield delivers the seasoned aggressive style that gets noticed the second you step off the rig.

Each shield is hand built from full grain leather and made to handle smoke, heat, rain, grime, and years of fireground abuse without losing shape or readability. The lettering stays bold and easy to read through low light and chaotic scenes while the leather breaks in over time with the worn character real firefighter gear should carry.

Customize your firefighter leather front with department names, company numbers, ranks, radio IDs, and full color options using the live preview tool before ordering. Whether you keep it traditional with clean black and gold or build a louder custom setup with outlines and bold colors, the 1st Due keeps the layout sharp without looking overcrowded.

Built for traditional firefighter helmets including Cairns N5A, N6A, 1010, 1044, Phenix TL2, and similar helmet setups, this custom firefighter helmet shield ships unpunched so you can mount it your way. From first lids to retirement displays, the 1st Due carries the kind of firehouse identity firefighters respect immediately.

Key Features

• Classic firefighter helmet shield layout
• Hand built full grain leather construction
• Live preview customization before ordering
• Custom names, numbers, ranks, and color options
• Strong visibility in smoke and low light
• Durable build for active fireground use
• Ships unpunched for flexible mounting
• Fits Cairns N5A, N6A, 1010, 1044, Phenix TL2, and similar helmets

The 1st Due Leather Firefighter Shield isn’t just another helmet front, it’s the benchmark. Clean, durable, and built to carry your firehouse identity with pride.