Category: Technical

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New Video: Changing the comfort padding on a Pacific F20H

The Pacific F20H Haloflex™ directly addresses the risks associated with heat stress, helmet weight and contaminant exposure.

At the heart of Pacific F20H is the Haloflex™ system, the future of structural fire helmets – a complete departure from traditional ribbon suspension.

Haloflex™ can be disassembled in around 2 minutes without tools – meaning components can be removed or replaced in the field, without taking the helmet out of service.

In our recent video, our team demonstrates the process of removing and replacing the comfort padding and neck protector on Pacific F20H. Watch the video by clicking the play button below or by navigating to the clip on our YouTube channel using this link: https://youtu.be/YbKDuHAtn1o

Get more information on the revolutionary F20H here.

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Change to front merino comfort padding by Pacific Helmets – January 2024

To improve compatibility with the new ‘Rescue’ Eye Protector (available as an option for the Pacific R6 Helmets in 2024), Pacific Helmets is changing the design of the merino front comfort pad that is a component of the following models of helmets:

What does this mean for Pac Fire & our customers?
Two additional slots (highlighted in the photo) have been added to the fabric of the B2138602 front merino comfort pad to create a better interface for the eye protector tabs. This does not effect the operation or installation of the B2138602 spare part or the helmet – but there is a visual difference.

Change to front merino comfort padding by Pacific Helmets

What products are affected?

  • The B2138602 spare part.
  • R5 rescue helmets, BR5 wildland firefighting helmets, BR9 wildland firefighting helmets, R6 multi-purpose helmets, F3D MkII (with a GEN1 liner), F10 MkIII (with a GEN1 liner) and F10 MkV (with a GEN1 liner) structural firefighting helmets.

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New Video: Fitting the Rail Mounts to a R6L ‘Patroller’ Tactical Helmet

New Video: Fitting Pacific Rail Accessory Mounts to an R6L Patroller

Pacific Helmets have developed a range of Picatinny rail accessory mounts designed to make several popular accessories compatible with any helmet fitted with rails.

Pac Fire has prepared a video demonstration showing the rail accessory mounts being fitted to the a Pacific R6L ‘Patroller’, tactical helmet.

You can watch the video in this window, by click the play button or by navigating to the clip on our YouTube channel using this link: https://youtu.be/HSz0M17Z1J8

Has the R6L ‘Patroller’ got your attention? Check out the helmet and all of the associated spare parts and accessories here.

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Kappler Chemical Suits – CE Marked Styles

Kappler CE Marked Suits - Technical Bulletin

Kappler has made some changes to their range of chemical suits based on a new European regulation relating to personal protective equipment (PPE).

The European Commission approved and published Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on PPE which became effective on April 21, 2019. Following the introduction of this regulation, Kappler performed an operational review of existing CE marked suits that were sold in Europe and internationally. The review determined that demand did not support the costs which would be incurred to update test data and certify garments to the new regulation.

As a result, Kappler has made the decision to no longer offer any garments marked to the requirements of the new Regulation.

What does this mean for Pac Fire & our customers?
Kappler does not make or offer a CE certified Level A Vapor suit. It’s important to keep in mind CE certification is a European standard – and does not necessarily translate to Australian Standards.

What products are affected?
Styles CZ5H580 OR and CZ5H581 OR (totally encapsulating Level A suit) has been discontinued by the supplier, Kappler. Once existing stocks have been cleared, Kappler have introduced a new styles, with new features that do not carry the CE mark.

CZ5H582 OR (front entry) and CZ5H583 OR (rear entry) vapor total encapsulating suit will replace the old style. These new styles will be available with some new features which include an expanded visor and knee reinforcements.

>>Technical Bulletin: Product Specifications Z5H582

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New Video: Basic Maintenance – Pacific R5 Rescue Helmet

Basic Maintenance: R5S Rescue Helmet Video

The Pacific R5 is the helmet of choice for many rescue and road crews around the globe.

This popular helmet strikes the perfect balance between wearer comfort and protection while incorporating all the features you expect from a Pacific Helmet.

Follow along with us as we run through some basic maintenance for this helmet:

Need more information? Read more about the R5 series of helmets.

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New Video: Product Spotlight – The 3AA eLed Torch from Underwater Kinetics

Product Spotlight: 3AA Torch from Underwater Kinetics

Take a more in-depth look at the popular 3AA from Underwater Kinetics. Watch as we take you through the product features, torch set up and basic troubleshooting.

Purchase the torch and the B2066114 torch holder from Pac Fire Online.

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New Video: Retrofitting Internal Eye Protection to a Pacific BR9 Helmet

Retrofitting a Pacific BR9 with Internal Eye Protection

Follow along with us as we fit pull down Internal Eye Protection to a Pacific BR9 Helmet. Heads up your BR9 needs to be equip with clip on visor mounts to fit internal eye protection as per the clip.

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New Video: Structural Firefighting Helmet Routine Clean

Routine Clean Structural Firefighting Helmet

Carry out a Routine Clean on your Structural Firefighting Helmet.

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New Video: Basic Maintenance on the Pacific F3D MkII

Basic Maintenance on Pacific F3D MkII

Watch as we run through some basic maintenance on the F3D MkII Structural firefighting helmet.

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Introducing Pac Fire’s new look Product Catalogue

New Pac Fire Catalogue

Pac Fire is pleased to announce the release of the 2018 Product Catalogue featuring over 15 new products.

The 2018 edition has more products, more photos and more information than ever before. Explore the latest technical fabrics and moisture barriers in the protective clothing section, find out more about your favourite Pacific Helmet and check out the latest products designed to protect responder health.

Get where you’re going faster with the detailed contents section or the index by product code.

The Pac Fire product catalogue has been designed to work in conjunction with the website, and our new YouTube channel.

Download the full, 115 page catalogue using the link below (8mb):
>> Pac Fire New Zealand 2018 - Catalogue

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