Rescue Helmet
Photo credit: Museum staff
Accession Number: C.2010.76.30
Dimensions: 7.5 in X 11 in X 12 in
Dimensions (Metric): 19.05 cm X 27.94 cm X 30.48 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 19.05 cm X 27.94 cm X 30.48 cm
Source: Freddie Noboa
Credit Line: Gift of Freddie Noboa
Keywords
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
First Responders
Health Effects
Medical Professionals
Paramedics
Rescue and Recovery
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
First Responders
Health Effects
Medical Professionals
Paramedics
Rescue and Recovery
Description
NYC EMS rescue helmet. The helmet is bright orange with a full brim, rubber impact rim, chin strap, and neck protector. Reflective yellow stickers as well as two blue EMS Star of Life symbols are affixed to either side of the exterior. Above each EMS symbol, "PARAMEDIC" appears in bold black text over a white background. On the front is the New York City Emergency Medical Service logo. Above the logo is a small Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) sticker. The neck protector is yellow fabric that is tucked into the helmet.
NYC EMS rescue helmet. The helmet is bright orange with a full brim, rubber impact rim, chin strap, and neck protector. Reflective yellow stickers as well as two blue EMS Star of Life symbols are affixed to either side of the exterior. Above each EMS symbol, "PARAMEDIC" appears in bold black text over a white background. On the front is the New York City Emergency Medical Service logo. Above the logo is a small Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) sticker. The neck protector is yellow fabric that is tucked into the helmet.
Historical Notes
After responding to the World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11, paramedic Freddie Noboa aided in the rescue and recovery at Ground Zero, for more than two weeks.
Within a year, his health began a steep decline. By 2008, Noboa believed he had "transformed from a healthy man to an old man," taking 23 different medications at any given time.
After responding to the World Trade Center on the morning of 9/11, paramedic Freddie Noboa aided in the rescue and recovery at Ground Zero, for more than two weeks.
Within a year, his health began a steep decline. By 2008, Noboa believed he had "transformed from a healthy man to an old man," taking 23 different medications at any given time.
