About 5-Alarm Products
5-Alarm Fronts and Leatherworks is a custom leather working business that specializes in Fire Helmet Fronts, Leather Suspenders, Radio Straps/Buckets or any other Fire Service Leather product. Have something in mind you don’t see here? Send us a message and we can make it!
At 5-Alarm Fronts every front that I build is hand-made using 9/10oz leather. We take special pride in every order by hand constructing every shield, painting, tooling and stitching but our specialty lies in our one off approach to provide you as the customer a quality shield exactly as you envisioned it in your dreams!
At 5-Alarm Fronts we understand that a firefighters “lid” is a prize possession that he seldom gives up and we promise to give you the best shield that has ever graced the beak of the famous Eagle.
IdentiFire Products
IdentiFire & 5-Alarm Fronts and Leather Works have teamed up to give you the ultimate in customization for your leather front. The Helmet Fronts feature IdentiFire Photoluminescent and Reflective material that are custom made for the Firefighter, our Custom Leather Fronts. 100% made in America, these fronts offer superior quality and don’t come from an assembly line. Each product is hand crafted for firefighters, by firefighters.
The Modern
The ‘Modern’ is a 6″ traditionally outlined front- It is a front where all of the artwork/text is on the same layer. As for the design of the front- you can email me the artwork of what text you prefer in the lettering bars and which artwork/passport you want in the center of the front.
Also, if you have a “Fox Fury” type light-accommodations can be made so that the light does not interfere with your center artwork or your bottom name bar. Artwork is not limited to- if you have a design I should be able to put it on the shield.
The Traditional
The ‘Traditional’ is a 6″ traditionally outlined front- It is a 2-layer front where the artwork is on the top layer and the text is one the bottom layer. As for the design of the front- you can email me the artwork of what text you prefer in the lettering bars and which artwork/passport you want in the center of the front.
Also, if you have a “Fox Fury” type light-accommodations can be made so that the light does not interfere with your center artwork or your bottom name bar. Artwork is not limited to- if you have a design I should be able to put it on the shield.
The Boston
The ‘Boston’ is a traditional outlined Boston Style Front. It is a 2-layer front where the artwork is on the top layer and the text is one the bottom layer or you can get it where all of the artwork and lettering is on the front layer of the helmet front. As for the design of the front- you can email me the artwork of what text you prefer in the lettering bars and which artwork/passport you want in the center of the front.
Also, if you have a “Fox Fury” type light-accommodations can be made so that the light does not interfere with your center artwork or your bottom name bar. Artwork is not limited to our designs. If you have a design I will be able to put it on the shield.
The Old Timer
The Old Timer is a 6 3/4 – 7″ custom outlined shield that fits the Mounts/Eagle as a 6″ front would since the Eagle actually sits down in a groove- It is a 2-layer front where the artwork is on the top layer and the text is one the bottom layer. As for the design of the front- you can email me the artwork of what text you prefer in the lettering bars and which artwork/passport you want in the center of the front.
Also, if you have a “Fox Fury” type light-accommodations can be made so that the light does not interfere with your center artwork or your bottom name bar. Artwork is not limited to- if you have a design I should be able to put it on the shield. We now offer a “Black Edge Fade” option on these fronts.
The Mini Pumper
The Mini Pumper is a 4″ traditionally outlined shield- It is a front where the artwork/text is on the same layer or can be a 2-layer front where the artwork is on the outer layer and all of the text is on the 2nd layer. As for the design of the front- you can email me the artwork of what text you prefer in the lettering bars and which artwork/passport you want in the center of the front.
Also, if you have a “Fox Fury” type light-accommodations can be made so that the light does not interfere with your center artwork or your bottom name bar. Artwork is not limited to- if you have a design I should be able to put it on the shield.
Custom Leather Suspenders
As firefighters you know that after years of use the cloth and elastic suspenders give way, stretch out and never fit like the first day. With leather suspenders you will never have to worry about that. My suspenders are made with 1-1/2″ 10 ounce latigo or cowhide strips. There are many options that are available with these suspenders. You may choose from any color stain that you may like.
All edges and the backside are typically dyed black. All lettering/letter painting is free of charge. All the suspenders are riveted and sewn to increase the durability- you may choose from black, nickel plated or copper rivets.
As ALWAYS, 5-Alarm Products offers a Lifetime Guarantee on the Leather Suspenders: If anything on our end fails we will replace it. Simply, send it back and we will send you a brand new one if the product can not be fixed! This Guarantee does not cover loss, neglect, or theft.
For an additional charge a front can be made to be sewn onto the back of the suspenders where the straps come together- email us at fivealarmfronts@gmail.com for the design of the front!
Radio Straps
5-Alarm Products can custom make a radio strap using 1-1/4″ 10 ounce leather. If you prefer an Extra Long strap do not worry, we can make the radio straps however long you need them. Colors available are the “Woodgrain (pictured below, with or without the black edge fade) or “Black”. The straps can be stamped with Name, Company Name and/or Company Number or Maltese Cross/Star Of Life/Shamrock Stamps. We are offering radio holsters in addition to the radio straps. The prices vary on the holsters depending on the complexity of artwork, if any, E-Mail us today for a quote.
As ALWAYS, 5-Alarm Products offers a Lifetime Guarantee on the Radio Straps: If anything on our end fails we will replace it. Simply, send it back and we will send you a brand new one if the product can not be fixed! This Guarantee does not cover loss, neglect, or theft.
For those of you who might have the straps that have the reflective strip down the middle, don’t worry we have you covered. We can make a patch that rivets on to the strap so that you may keep your reflective stripe but yet want to keep you company pride visible.
Nordic Fire Axe Sheath
There have been many inquiries about a sheath for the popular “Nordic Fire Axe”. Well, Five Alarm Fronts and Leatherworks is pleased to announce we are the first to bring you the sheath!
The sheath fits the axe just like a glove! It is stitched as well as having copper rivets (NO rusting!) to reinforce the ends of the stitches. Also, we have come up with a new design for the attachment point. Have you ever been assigned to Search and Rescue and the tool you have on your belt is fixed to the belt and does not allow you to crawl because the shaft of the tool is too long? How about working off of a ladder having a tool fixed to your side and prevents free movement?
Well, we have put a 3″ Stainless ball bearing swivel on the back of the sheath so that when you are crawling or climbing ladders it moves FREELY without being fixed to your side! Order yours now and be the first to show it off to your company!