MSA Cairns® N6A Houston™ Leather Fire Helmet

Handcrafted tradition. NFPA-compliant protection. Built for the modern fireground.

The MSA Cairns® N6A Houston™ Leather Fire Helmet delivers the timeless look of traditional leather with full NFPA-compliant structural protection. Handcrafted and shaped using time-honored techniques, the N6A Houston offers the quality, durability, and unmistakable appearance firefighters have trusted since 1836 — now built to meet the demands of today’s fireground.

Each Houston leather helmet is individually formed, stitched, and trimmed to provide years of dependable service with minimal maintenance. Compliant with NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition, this helmet blends heritage craftsmanship with advanced protective engineering.

Handcrafted Leather Construction

• Durable leather shell built for maximum service life
• Individually shaped and stitched by hand
• Traditional Houston profile design
• Designed for long-term durability with minimal maintenance
• The MSA Cairns N6A Houston is built for firefighters who demand both tradition and structural-level protection.

Replaceable Soft Goods System

As of September 2018, all MSA Cairns® N6A Houston™ helmets feature replaceable soft goods that are easy to remove and clean.

In alignment with cancer prevention recommendations from the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the addition of removable soft goods supports improved hygiene practices while preserving the integrity and character of the leather helmet.

• Removable and washable sateen liner
• Jumbo black Nomex® earlap
• Designed for easy removal and cleaning

Advanced Protection System

• Engineered impact cap for thermal, impact, and penetration protection
• NFPA 1971 (2018 Edition) compliant
• Non-corroding, high‑temperature glass‑filled faceshield/goggle hardware
• Soft black Nomex® chinstrap with one‑hand quick‑release buckle and Postman’s slide

Fit and Sizing

• Medium: 6 3/8" – 7 1/2"
• Large: 7 5/8" – 8 1/2"

Designed to provide a secure, stable fit during extended structural firefighting operations.

Traditional Features

• 6-inch carved brass eagle front holder
• Durable leather shell engineered for long service life
• Rear brim designed for effective runoff protection
• Classic Houston-style leather profile

Compliance

• NFPA 1971, 2018 Edition – Structural Firefighting
• Fully NFPA compliant configuration

Available Colors

• Black
• Blue
• Red
• White
• Yellow

Built for the Fireground

The MSA Cairns® N6A Houston™ Leather Fire Helmet represents the evolution of leather helmet design — handcrafted tradition backed by modern NFPA-compliant protection and improved serviceability.

MSA Cairns® N6A Houston™ Leather Fire Helmet — Heritage craftsmanship. Modern compliance. Trusted protection for today’s firefighter.