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.

Ole Salty Custom Leather Firefighter Helmet Shield

Not every firefighter wants a clean polished parade front. The Ole Salty Custom Leather Firefighter Helmet Shield was built for the ones with smoke in their lungs, sarcasm in their blood, and enough years on the job to know better. Featuring the signature skull and crossed axes design, this custom leather firefighter helmet shield brings old school firehouse attitude straight to your lid.

Each shield is built from full grain leather and hand painted for a bold worn in look that still hits hard on the fireground. The textured finish helps lettering and artwork stand out in smoke, rain, and low light while the leather breaks in over time like real firefighter gear should. No plastic feel. No cheap printed junk. Just a firefighter helmet shield built to take abuse and still look mean years later.

Customize your shield with department name, rank, unit numbers, radio identifiers, nicknames, or custom wording across multiple text zones. Full color customization lets you match department colors, truck company setups, or your own style. The live preview tool shows your changes in real time before checkout so you know exactly what is showing up at your door.

Built for traditional fire helmets including Cairns N5A, N6A, Phenix TL2, and other leather helmet setups, the Ole Salty firefighter shield ships unpunched so you can mount it your way. Whether this is your first custom fire helmet shield, a replacement front after years of calls, or a retirement piece for the wall, this shield carries the same aggressive firehouse personality on and off duty.

Key Features

• Hand painted full grain leather firefighter helmet shield
• Signature Ole Salty skull and crossed axes artwork
• Custom text zones for department, rank, name, or numbers
• Live preview customization before ordering
• Textured finish for strong visibility and detail
• Built for traditional firefighter helmets
• Ships unpunched for flexible mounting options
• Compatible with Cairns, Phenix, and similar helmets

The Ole Salty Leather Firefighter Shield is bold, customizable, and unapologetically different—because not every firefighter runs with a standard front.