The firefighting helmet HEROS H10 is the latest member of the acclaimed HEROS helmet family. It complements the already familiar HEROS Titan and HEROS H30 models.
But wait a minute – what exactly is the HEROS H10?
HEROS H10
The HEROS H10 was specially developed for forest and wildland fires, as well as for technical rescue. It conforms to five different European standards, which also qualify it for high-altitude and water rescue operations.
In addition, the new HEROS H10 is also certified to the Australian standard
In addition, the new HEROS H10 is also certified to the Australian standard. The wildfire helmet is not only compatible with many existing options in the HEROS family, but a remarkable feature is also the compatibility of the inner workings.
The interior fittings of the HEROS H10 can also be used in the HEROS H30 or HEROS Titan. This is not just practical for customers when it comes to cleaning, hygiene and parts availability, but is also an advantage in production.
- So when will production start?
Following the manufacture of the first prototypes in May, the HEROS H10 will go into series production at the Pichling plant near Linz, Austria in July 2024.
The site has already made a name for itself and is well-known for the high-quality firefighting equipment produced there. HEROS firefighting helmets are synonymous with premium quality 'Made in Austria'.
- How to produce 130,000 firefighter helmets in Austria?
The maximum capacity for helmet production is 130,000 custom helmets per year in single-shift operation – that’s an impressive figure. But how do they achieve this?
Highly qualified personnel:
- The plant in Pichling has experienced employees, most of whom have worked for them for many years due to the excellent working conditions. This is why they are masters of their craft. This also applies to the quality department in the on-site test center. Safety and reliability are of utmost importance.
Robust IT support:
- A professional 3D configurator in the Rosenbauer Onlineshop enables customer-specific adjustments and minimizes human error. The entire HEROS family is available in many colors, complemented by a wide range of options. This results in well over 30,000 potential helmet variants.
- Each individual helmet is tracked by RFID technology throughout the production process using its serial number. In combination with digital work instructions, paper documents are reduced and efficiency and accuracy are increased, so that each of the 30,000 variants is assembled exactly according to the customers’ requirements. Not just saving time but also trees.
Partners and suppliers from the region:
- Most suppliers are located in the immediate vicinity of the production facility. Short transportation routes therefore reduce time and CO2. There is also close cooperation between development and production in order to find optimum solutions in all departments. For example, the choice of materials was based on high-temperature resistant but recyclable polyamide thermoplastics instead of problematic duroplastics.
The combination of technology, efficiency and Austrian know-how makes the HEROS H10 a firefighting helmet that meets the needs of fire departments worldwide. They eagerly await its introduction and the positive effects it will have on the safety and wear comfort of emergency crews.