The lightweight helmet is designed to protect against head injuries that can occur inside the ambulance due to traffic accidents. The helmets lower profile provides paramedic professionals with a protective helmet they can wear outside the ambulance even in tight spaces without interfering with their performance.
EMS is a dangerous job. The B2 EMT1 paramedic helmet is the only EMS helmet built to a motor-vehicle safety standard. It is lightweight (1.5 pounds) and compact (1.5 inches thick) yet offers advanced energy management protection. The EMT1's Carbon/Kevlar shell and advanced F1 liner system provide outstanding protection against impacts and shell penetration. The helmet's chin strap system features a padded quick release buckle and allows complete access to the ears for stethoscope and communications. The 3MM double curved polycarbonate visor protects the eye area, allows for eyeglasses and includes a nose cutout that can accommodate respirators.