12 Reasons Firefighters Should Never Wear Taylor's Tins Helmet Shields

If you're new to the fire industry or just wondering why so many firefighters seem to be switching from leather helmet fronts to Taylor's Tins metal fire helmet shields, you've come to the rights place. We've polled thousands of firefighters who wear Taylor's Tins on the fireground everyday, and here's why they say you shouldn't make the switch:

1. They’ll save you too much money.

Since they don’t burn up in the fire, you won’t have the pleasure of constantly replacing them. What a bummer!

2. They’re too lightweight.

Who wants a comfortable helmet when you could be carrying around extra weight for no reason?

3. There are too many ways to customize them.

With endless options, how will you ever settle on just one design? Decision fatigue incoming!

4. They’re too easy to clean.

A simple wipe with a cloth removes harmful particles—no scrubbing, soaking, or praying required. Where’s the challenge in that?

5. They're way too durable.

Say goodbye to the character-building experience of your shield falling apart

6. They’re too traditional.

Metal shields have been around since the early 1900s—who wants to stick with something that’s been working for over a century?

7. It’s what all the cool kids are doing.

And let’s be honest, you don’t want to fit in, do you?

8. They’re vegan.

No animals were harmed in the making of Taylor’s Tins, but where’s the fun in that old-school leather smell?

9. No war stories.

You won’t have to replace it every year, so you’ll miss out on the chance to brag about how many shields you've gone through.

10. No “unique” shrinkage.

Leather shields shrink and warp beautifully in the heat... metal shields just stay the same size, forever.

11. No satisfying dry rot.

With metal shields, you’ll never experience the joy of watching your shield slowly crumble into dust after years of faithful service. What a shame! 

12. You'll have to find another excuse to visit the quartermaster.

Since your shield won’t fall apart, you won't get to stop by and chat while begging for a new one.

Now that you're convinced that you don't want a "TIN" on YOUR FIRE HELMET, definitely don't click on this link to start building your very own Taylor's Tin.

P.S. We forgot to mention...the Tins Team makes it way too easy to order in bulk for your department. All you have to do is send them a message and let them know what you're looking. In no time at all you'll have a mockup ready for review. Also, you get a discount baked in when you order more than 10. Seriously, it's just too easy.