Twiceme and SCHUBERTH add digital safety to firefighting helmet range

Twiceme enters firefighting market with SCHUBERTH

Twiceme Technology has partnered with SCHUBERTH to integrate digital safety data into professional firefighting helmet designs launched in Germany on Tuesday 18 November 2025.

The company said the collaboration marks its move into the firefighting market from its existing focus on digital safety for jobsites and outdoor activities.

According to Twiceme Technology, the integrated system allows users to record equipment health, inspection dates and compliance information directly within the helmet.

The data structure is intended to support tracking of certifications and expiration dates so that helmet condition and documentation remain current.

Twiceme Technology stated that this approach aims to support safety standards, reduce the risk of incidents linked to equipment issues and cut costs by streamlining safety management.

Christian Connolly, Chief Executive Officer of Twiceme Technology, said: “This is a historic step for Twiceme and for the firefighting community.

“We turn to firefighters when we need help the most, yet we rarely think about how dangerous their profession is.

“For the first time, they will have access to integrated digital safety information directly in their helmets, empowering action when seconds matter.”

Digital data built into firefighting helmet range

According to SCHUBERTH, the new F300, F220 and F130 models are the first professional firefighter helmets to include integrated digital safety information technology.

Each helmet is described as a high-performance model for use under extreme thermal stress in structural firefighting, rescue operations and traffic-accident response.

The manufacturer said the shells incorporate HighTemp-Fibre materials designed to resist high temperatures while maintaining impact protection.

All three models are certified to Deutsches Institut für Normung and European Committee for Standardization EN 443: 2008 structural firefighter helmet standards.

SCHUBERTH noted that all three helmets are Type A, with the F220 using a modern three-quarter shell, the F130 retaining a traditional half-shell and the F300 tailored to tasks requiring work overhead or extended upward vision.

Helmet design based on SCHUBERTH experience

SCHUBERTH said its firefighting helmet range draws on its long history of developing protective headgear for professional users in Germany.

The company described the HighTemp-Fibre shells as delivering protection against heat and impact while allowing for comfort and modularity.

Florian Brunck, Head of Business Unit industrial safety and firefighting at SCHUBERTH, said: “Our high-performance firefighter helmets were developed specifically to withstand increased thermal stress and meet the highest standards of safety and performance.

“We’ve always worked to set the benchmark in head protection, and now with Twiceme, we’ve introduced a bridge that connects the firefighter, the equipment, and the responder.”

Availability in Germany and industrial helmet rollout

According to SCHUBERTH, the firefighting helmets featuring Twiceme Technology are now available via authorised SCHUBERTH distributors and firefighting equipment partners in Germany.

The company added that Twiceme Technology has also been integrated into its CROSSGUARD and BOP industrial safety helmets.

These industrial models include functions for logging helmet inspections and keeping records of training certifications for workers.

Both companies direct interested users to their websites for more information about Twiceme-enabled helmets and wider digital safety features.

Operational impact of digital helmet data

Fire and rescue chiefs and senior officers may use this development to assess how digital records embedded in helmets could support fleet-wide oversight of structural firefighting PPE across German crews.

Procurement officers and equipment specifiers may examine whether integrated tracking of inspections, certifications and expiration dates within each helmet can simplify compliance checks and budget planning for helmet replacement cycles.

Standards and certification bodies can reference the DIN and EN 443: 2008 compliance of the F300, F220 and F130 models when reviewing how digital data layers sit alongside established structural firefighter helmet requirements.

Training officers and instructors, particularly in organisations that also deploy CROSSGUARD and BOP industrial helmets, could apply Twiceme-based records to verify that personnel training certifications align with helmet status before operational deployment.

Industrial facility managers responsible for high-risk environments may review the industrial implementations of Twiceme Technology as examples of how helmet-based data can be used to document inspections and workforce training in day-to-day operations.

Updated KASK Quantum series enhances safety for wildland firefighting and technical rescue

The KASK helmet upgrade now certified for water rescue

Expanded protection now covers water rescue

KASK has announced the updated Quantum helmet series, designed for wildland firefighting and rescue operations, and now certified for water rescue use when equipped with protection panels.

The Quantum series was first introduced as KASK’s debut helmet range developed specifically for wildland firefighting, technical and mountain rescue.

The company said the latest version extends protection capabilities to water rescue scenarios by meeting the EN 1385 standard for canoeing and white-water sports when the Quantum protection panels are mounted.

Developed to meet four key European standards

According to KASK, Quantum helmets are tested to four European safety standards covering wildland firefighting (EN 16471), technical rescue (EN 16473), mountaineering (EN 12492) and, with the new panels fitted, water rescue (EN 1385).

The company explained that the series was created to meet the demands of modern emergency response operations, combining impact resistance, durability and stability with improved comfort and usability.

Focus on material performance and comfort

KASK said the Quantum helmet features a polycarbonate external shell that resists heat, flame and chemical exposure, combined with a high-density expanded polystyrene (EPS) internal shell and a thermoformed cover for enhanced strength and easy cleaning.

The helmet includes an Adaptive Fit system with ergonomic side wings and a self-adjusting hinge that maintains stability while allowing movement.

It is available in two configurations – a closed shell or a Cabrio version with 14 vents and anti-intrusion metal mesh covers for airflow and debris protection.

Integration with multiple protection accessories

As part of its modular design, the Quantum series includes integrated slots for mounting KASK eye, face, hearing and weather protection systems, as well as the new protection panels.

A front attachment point also allows for easy installation of accessories such as badge holders and headlamps.

The company added that all KASK helmets have been tested for rotational impact performance since 2019 under the KASK rotational impact WG11 test.

Award-winning design recognition

The Quantum series received the iF Design Award 2023 for Design Excellence from the iF International Forum Design.

KASK said the award reflected its goal to combine user-centred safety with advanced technical design under its guiding principle, “Performance is a beautiful thing.”

Relevance for fire and safety professionals

The updated KASK Quantum helmet series is relevant for professionals involved in wildland firefighting, technical rescue, mountain rescue and water rescue operations.

For procurement officers, the model’s compliance with four European standards provides a single platform suitable for multiple disciplines, reducing the need for separate equipment across rescue teams.

For training officers and incident commanders, the addition of EN 1385 certification extends suitability to flood and swift-water response environments.

For engineers and equipment specifiers, the modular design supports compatibility with eye, face and hearing protection systems, aligning with PPE integration strategies used across emergency and industrial settings.

KASK unveils updated Quantum helmet series for wildland firefighting and rescue: Summary

KASK has announced an update to its Quantum helmet series, originally developed for wildland firefighting, technical and mountain rescue operations.

The new model now offers water rescue capability through compliance with EN 1385 when fitted with Quantum protection panels.

Quantum helmets meet four European standards in total, covering firefighting, rescue, mountaineering and canoeing or white-water sports.

The design combines a fire and chemical-resistant polycarbonate external shell with a high-density EPS interior and Adaptive Fit system for wearer comfort.

The Quantum series received the iF Design Award 2023 for Design Excellence.

This article contains information from the following source: KASK