Rosenbauer delivers 800 helmets to Fribourg fire service
Iain Hoey
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Collective procurement in Western Switzerland
Rosenbauer has delivered 800 HEROS Titan protective helmets to Secours Sud Fribourgeois in the canton of Fribourg, the company said on Tuesday 09/12/2025.
Rosenbauer said the order followed a joint tender issued by 52 municipalities in Western Switzerland.
The company described the procurement as one of the largest collective tenders of its kind in Western Switzerland.
It added that the delivery is the largest single delivery it has made in Switzerland.
Heribert Glauser, Regional Sales Manager for Western Switzerland and Ticino at Rosenbauer Schweiz, said: “Secours Sud Fribourgeois makes an indispensable contribution to safety and disaster relief.
“Reliable protective equipment is crucial for this mission.
“We are very pleased that the organization has chosen Rosenbauer’s modern helmets.
“Beyond the technical performance, the overall package was decisive: professional and transparent project management, comprehensive training services, and long-term availability of spare parts.
“These factors ultimately tipped the balance.
“Rosenbauer was therefore able to clearly win the tender.”
Helmets specified for extreme conditions
Rosenbauer said the HEROS Titan is designed for firefighting operations under extreme conditions.
The company said the helmet meets EN 443, EN 16741, EN 16473, ISO 16073 and EN 14458.
It added that the helmet provides protection against heat, impact, chemicals and mechanical influences.
Rosenbauer said the shell is made of a highly impact-resistant high-tech material.
The company said the shell remains dimensionally stable from –40 °C to over 300 °C.
Rosenbauer said the standard version weighs around 1,350 grams.
It added that weight distribution is designed to support wearing comfort during long operations.
Options for communications and accessories
Rosenbauer said the helmet system includes reflective stickers and preparation for a radio system.
The company said accessories include a face shield, eye protection visor, neck protection and side mask adapters.
It added that the accessory range also includes LED helmet lamps.
Rosenbauer said the configuration options are intended to allow adaptation for different operational requirements.
Inner helmet design and maintenance claims
Rosenbauer said the HEROS Titan uses a patented interior helmet design that is largely independent of the outer shell.
The company said padded straps distribute weight evenly and are designed to reduce pressure points.
It added that adjustment options include sliding the helmet shell over the inner helmet to tailor fit.
Rosenbauer said the helmet can be cleaned without tools and returned to service within minutes.
The company added that material durability is intended to support a long service life.
Global delivery figures cited by Rosenbauer
Rosenbauer said the HEROS Titan is used worldwide and has received multiple design awards.
The company said the helmet has more than 500,000 deliveries across 146 countries.
Matteo Paraluppi, Head of Product Division Fire & Safety Equipment at Rosenbauer, said: “The demand for the HEROS Titan with its unique qualities remains strong.
“The helmet continues to set the standard in interior firefighting operations.”