The Backstep Firefighter Helmet Shield

Before Bluetooth rigs and fancy rigs with recliners, the backstep was where the real work started. The Backstep Firefighter Helmet Shield pays tribute to that era—and the firefighters who still carry that mentality. It’s not built for showrooms or collections. It’s built for the line. For the ones who still show up early, stay late, and handle business when the tones drop. Traditional Layout, Real Firehouse DNA The design keeps your company number front and center, surrounded by clean, fast-read banners for name, rank, or department. No clutter, no nonsense. This layout has been trusted for decades because it works—whether you’re crawling a hallway or standing in front of the house after the knockdown. When clarity matters, this shield speaks loud and clear. Built from Full-Grain Leather, Finished by Hand Each Backstep Shield is cut, tooled, and painted one at a time using full-grain leather built to take punishment. The clean borders and balanced form hold up through heat, sweat, and