The 1st Due Leather Firefighter Helmet Shield is a bordered custom front for traditional firefighter helmets. Its defining choices are the single- or double-border treatment and the option to use a textured or smooth leather face. This page targets the 1st Due design itself, not compatibility with the separate Phenix First Due helmet.
Use the live preview to enter the available department, company, rank, name, number, or radio identification. Select the offered lettering, colors, and layout details, then review the complete arrangement before placing the order.
The single-border option keeps the outside treatment restrained while still framing the shield. The double-border option adds another line of separation around the design for a more layered appearance. Both preserve the same 1st Due layout and customization intent.
The border selection changes the frame, not the underlying 1st Due identity.
Choose a textured main body for a tooled surface or select smooth to keep the leather face flatter and place more emphasis on the lettering and borders. Each shield is handmade from full-grain leather.
The 1st Due is available in multiple height and width combinations for traditional helmet setups. Measure the helmet and shield holder before selecting a size. Do not choose by helmet name alone when mounting-post spacing or holder dimensions can vary.
The shield ships unpunched so the mounting holes can be positioned for the customer’s helmet hardware. Review the sizing and mounting guides shown on the page before altering the finished shield.
Choose this product when you want the bordered 1st Due shield design in one of the available dimensions. If you need the compact layout made specifically for the Phenix First Due helmet, use the Phenix First Due Custom Firefighter Helmet Shield. The two pages serve different design and fit requirements.
To choose the right fire helmet shield size, measure your helmet in two spots:
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:
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.
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.
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.
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 14 reviews.
Only complaint I have is the black color for the face of the shield came out as more of a dark gray. Other than that great quality
1st Due Leather Firefighter Helmet Shield
Store owner replied: Thanks, Kaden! We’re glad you’re happy with the quality. For clarification, that dark gray was the color selected for the face during customization, and black was selected for the two borders.
These shields are fantastic! I believe we will only get helmet shields from yall for our firehouse from now on. Many thanks from Banner Elk!
I’ve had about 3 other fronts on my helmet, one tin and two leather fronts. Nothing compares to the quality, durability, detail and overall experience I had with LRC. 6/5 stars highly recommended will definitely have more orders from the SAFD. Everyone loves it and is asking where I got it and asking for the website.
Never disappoint always does a good job. Would recommend measuring before ordering.
The shield turned out awesome, couldn’t have been happier! Thanks again #LittleRiverCustoms, you guys nailed it!
Turned out very nice.
Really appreciate the fast work! Detail on this shield is phenomenal!
After wearing it for a couple weeks, and putting it through a pretty hardcore FF survival class I can say that I am very happy with my purchase, and I think not only does the shield looks great on my helmet, but it has held up excellent and looks brand new.
Awesome product. Awesome people. Shield looks great. Highly recommend
I absolutely love my shield. It's the second one I've gotten from Little River Customs. I've only had a first short time, but I've already gotten a handful of compliments on it. I was also contacted about making a couple subtle changes to my design, which was just a retread of my first shield. Their alterations turned out fantastic. I couldn't ask for anything more.
Awesome product, fit perfect and looks great. Thanks.
Really impressed! Excellent quality product and workmanship. A good size and thickness, looks and feels top quality, it’s far better than I thought! Thank you guys 👏🏼👏🏼
Looks great and very well designed. I wish there was an option for predrilled holes but that’s the only complaint I have!
Very impressed by the craftsmanship! So impressed I ordered a second shield for my work lid
