Since 2014 the rescue service and the fire brigade in Schwäbisch Gmünd are equipped with CASCO helmets. The rescue service uses both the firefighting light helmet PF 100 Rescue as well as the firefighting helmet PF 1000 R, the fire brigade is equipped the high-performance helmet PF 1000 Extreme.
PF 1000 R
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Product benefits
Helmet type A - Product benefits:
- The PF 1000 R meets the high standard DIN EN 443:2008, helmet type A and withstand three times longer than required in EN 443
- CASCO hard-fiberglass-shell is extremely high durable
- New: Sizewheel with quick access by magnet protection flap
- Washable, sealed PU-inner shell. This can be removed without leaving any residue harmful soot deposits.
- New: Comfort interior, 3-dimensional adjustable
- Large integrated panoramic face shield that can be fully retracted into the shell of the helmet
- New: Additional eye protection visor, fully retractable (optional)
- Integrated neck protector (nomex with kevlar)
- Compact, ergonomic design
- Excellent hearing and acoustics
- Easy use of mobile phones and radio set, as well as commercially available respirators
- Sizes: 52-64 cm = UNI
- Weight: 1450g to 1600g
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FEATURES
PF 1000 R Features
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Colors
Standard colors
PF 1000 R, noctilucent silver
Art.Nr: 8.1050.11V170 € zzgl. gesetzl MwSt.PF 1000 R neon red
Art.Nr: 8.1050.13V170 € zzgl. gesetzl MwSt.Special colors available on request
PF 1000 R, day glow silver
Art.Nr: 8.1051.13V170 € zzgl. gesetzl MwSt.PF 1000 R red silver
Art.Nr: 8.1050.14V170 € zzgl. gesetzl MwSt.PF 1000 R white silver
Art.Nr: 8.1050.17V170 € zzgl. gesetzl MwSt.PF 1000 R black silver
Art.Nr: 8.1050.01V170 € zzgl. gesetzl MwSt. -
Video
CASCO - Vergleichstest Beflammung: PF1000 (EN443) vs. Mitbewerberhelm (EN443)
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Video product manuals
PF 1000 Serie - Helmaufbau Einzelschritte (structure of helmet)
PF 1000 Serie - Leichte Bedienung m. Handschuh (easy handling with glove)
PF 1000 Serie - Stirnpolster Einstellung (forehead pad adjustment)
PF 1000 Serie - Multifunktionsadapter Demontage (Multifunction adapter disassembly)
PF 1000 Serie - Nackenberiemung Einstellung (neck strap adjustment)
PF 1000 Serie - Panorama visor Demontage (Panoramic face shield disassembly)
PF 1000 Serie - Helm richtig aufsetzen (putting on helmet properly)
PF 1000 Serie - Innenausstattung Ausbau + Einbau (interior decor disassembly + assembly)
PF 1000 Serie - Tragehöhe Einstellen (carrying amount adjustment)
PF 1000 Serie - Multifunktionsadapter Montage (Multifunction adapter assembly)
PF 1000 Serie - Neck protection Einbau/Ausbau (neck protection assembly/disassembly)
PF 1000 Serie - Panorama visor Montage (Panoramic face shield assembly)
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Standard
Standards and approval
The helmet shown here is a safety product of the CASCO brand and is manufactured according
Complies to the European safety standard
Typ A - EN 443:2008
Fire brigade full safety helmet
Administrative body
CSI S.p.A, ITALIA
Identification number: CE 0497
Usage area
Versatile lightweight helmet with excellent ventilation. Specially designed for technical help as well as for forest- and wild fire combat.
Additional requirements
- - Helmet: EN 443:2008
- - Contact with liquid chemicals
- - Electric insulation ability E3C***
- - Approved for indoor fire fighting and training exercises involving heat
- - Flame Engulfment test for helmet and accessories (DEKRA EXAM Essen)
- - Temperature rating: 40 KW (280 °C)
- - Low temperature -30°C
- - satisfies the DIN EN 443:2008 standard even WITHOUT the neck protector.
- - Visor: EN 14458:2018
Please use the helmet only for sports and areas of application that are approved according to the safety standard on the label inside the helmet and observe the regulations for your country. Please read the instructions for use carefully. Mishandling of the helmet can lead to serious injury or even to death. No longer use the helmet if you have the suspicion the helmet may be damaged, this is especially the case when the helmet was subjected to a blow. The helmet wearer is solely responsible for his actions.
CASCO International GmbH takes no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by inappropriate use of the helmet.
Helmet Standards in Comparasion
Fire fighting, technical rescue, forest and wild fire combat
Tests
Norms: EN443:2008
Fire Fighting
Type A* + Type B**Norms: EN16473:2014
Techn. rescue
Type A*Norms: EN16471:2014
Forest- and wild-
fire combat Type A*Heat resistance +++ +++ +++ Fire resistance +++ + + Radiation heat +++ - + Protection against hot solids +++ - ++ Protection against melting metals +++ - - Shock absorption test +++ + + Perforation test +++ + + Lateral deformation +++ ++ - Effectiveness of the restraint system +++ +++ +++ Strength of the restraint system +++ ++ ++ Electrical properties (E1, E2, E3) +(++)
optional+-+ - Contact with liquid chemicals (c) (+)
optional+ - Protection against high speed particles +++ +++ - Field of view (horizontal/vertical) +++ +++ +++ Visor / face shield (EN 14458) +++ +++ - +++ high ++ medium + low – No request
CASCO PF 1000 EXTREME
Fire fighting, full protection helmet
Helmet-Typ: B EN443:2008
CASCO PF 112 EXTREME
Fire fighting half shell helmet
Helm-Typ: A EN443:2008
CASCO PF 100 RESCUE
EN16473:2014 techn. Rescue type A*
EN16471:2014 forest- and wild fire combat type A*
ACCESSORIESAll spare parts are intended solely for use with the CASCO PF 1000 R helmet and are components of the EC type examination. - More spare parts on request
Test/Experience report-
CASCO and the city Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
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Experience report Feuercon
"This CASCO PF 1000 has been with us at 120 apartment fires and its shell has no damage or reduction despite of intensive stress. We are very satisfied with the quality of helmets and continue to CASCO."
Thomas Wieshoff
Managing partner of Feuercon (firefighting and real fire training)