Mining & Quarrying
Coal
Rescue Brigade Helmet
- Description:
- These helmets were used by mine rescue teams. They allowed rescuers and those being rescued to breath when there was heavy smoke caused by explosions. Clean air was supplied via a pipe attached to the side of the helmet. It would be pumped through with bellows operated by someone standing in an area of cleaner air.
- Source:
- Accession number:
- KR/5
- Digital Number:
- EAMI016n
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
