The Plug Leather Firefighter Helmet Shield

The Plug Custom Leather Firefighter Helmet Shield

When you want your helmet front to carry the whole story, The Plug delivers. Built for maximum customization and clear fireground identity, this handcrafted leather firefighter helmet shield gives you five text zones—more than any other model we make. Department or city at the top, your name or rank in the center, company number at the bottom, plus an extra rocker and lower space for shift, motto, or call sign. One look, and everything that matters is right there.

Handmade Leather Build

Each Plug Shield is cut, tooled, and finished by hand from full-grain leather. The textured surface creates sharp separation between lettering and artwork, staying legible under smoke, rain, or flashlights. This isn’t a souvenir—it’s gear made to withstand heat, sweat, and long tours while developing a natural patina that reflects your service.

Five Zone Layout with Live Preview

The Plug is about telling your story without compromise. With five customizable text zones, you control every detail. Add department pride, rank, numbers, crew identity, and more—without crowding the design. Choose fonts, colors, and layouts, then use the live preview tool to see changes instantly before you order.

Firehouse Tough, Cost Smart

Built for fireground use, The Plug combines tradition, durability, and clarity. Lettering and borders hold form shift after shift, giving you a professional look that lasts. Whether it’s a probie’s first helmet, a department standard, or a retirement piece, this shield is built to perform.

Mounting Made Simple

Like all Little River Customs helmet shields, The Plug ships unpunched so you control the fit. Reuse existing holes, drill fresh spacing, or mount with a bracket—it’s your call. Sized for traditional lids including Cairns N5A and N6A, Phenix TL2, and other classics, it locks in secure and stays put on the job.

Key Features

• Five text zones for maximum customization
• Handmade from durable full-grain leather
• Fonts, colors, and layout fully adjustable
• Live preview to confirm every detail before shipping
• Ships unpunched for flexible mounting
• Sized for Cairns, Phenix, and other traditional helmets

🔗 Useful Links:

• How to mount without screwing it up? How to Mount Your Fire Helmet Shield →
• Not sure on sizing? Check the Helmet Shield Sizing Guide →

The Plug Leather Firefighter Shield is bold, fully customizable, and firehouse-tough—made for firefighters who want their helmet front to tell the whole story.

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

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, radio straps, or Pacific helmets 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.

Pacific Helmet and Shield Combo – 20 percent off shield
If you’re ordering a Pacific helmet, you can add a custom shield and get 20
percent off the shield. Applies per helmet and shield set.

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