Re: helmet vs. headset

[Karebear50@aol.com]

>>>>>Hermann Lifeflight in Houston Texas does not wear helmets either.  They 
were headsets.  We did lose a chopper a few years ago and all three perished. 
 It would not have made a difference for them if they had been wearing 
helmets.  They also do not wear flightsuits or nomex of any kind.  They wear 
EMS style pants or shorts (for summer use...it gets HOT down here) and white 
shirts with epaulets.  It is more of a style and comfort then a safety issue. 
 Which personally I do not agree with.  I have seen other Flight crews in 
Texas and they look at safety first...meaning helmets and nomex.  I am not 
saying that Hermann does not have a concern towards safety.  I think they 
tend to be more on the Political look then anything.

Karen CCEMTP
Houston

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