Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1895 — A FIREMAN’S HELMET. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

A FIREMAN’S HELMET.

It Will Kimble a Man to Breathe Freely in Dense Smoke. The helmet shown in the accompanying illustration Is known as the Baden patent. Fire department chiefs are now testing it In several cities. In appearance, the Invention resembles a submarine diver’s helmet. The exterior surface is of asbestos, tanned leather,

or asbestos cloth, proof against lire, heat, steam, boiling water and all poisonous gases. The invention Is airtight, a supply reservoir at the back carrying 100 pounds pressure of compressed air. An air pump enables the wearer to recharge the helmet In forty seconds. Fresh air is continually forced into the helmet and foul air expelled. The eyelets, or lookouts, are made of clear mica and protected with cross wires. An ear-plate with a special diaphragm renders hearing perfectly distinct. A horn in front of the helmet enables the wearer to signal for assistance at any /time, and the weight of the helmet is but five pounds.

NEW FIREMAN’S HELMET.