Manufacturer's Corner: The Game Changer Making Leather Radio Straps a Thing of the Past

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For decades and for lack of a better option, a leather radio strap has been the traditional go-to strap among firefighters and EMS personnel. But a new solution pioneered by 23-year veteran Firefighter & CEO of Homeland-Six, Captain Sean Duncan, is changing the game. After years of development, his mission to create the most rugged, comfortable and versatile radio strap on the market has been realized. Through Captain Duncan’s efforts, H6 developed the world’s first custom radio strap made from military grade nylon used in ballistic vests. Designed both for safety and to prevent dry rotting common in leather radio straps, the H6 Radio Strap has left its mark on the fire service by serving as a more comfortable strap during extended use.

As we now know, the ability to decon and sterilize a radio strap is paramount when considering the exposure frequency of first responders to pathogens and carcinogens. The H6 Nylon Radio Straps are washable with PPE gear in commercial extractors or even normal washers for eliminating sweat, dirt and bacteria/viruses. Leather straps are porous and act like a sponge retaining contaminants for the life of the strap. Once leather is exposed to heat, water or cleaning chemicals, the leather starts to degrade while remaining contaminated; rendering them useless for long term wear.

In addition to helping protect our first responders, the Homeland-Six radio strap setup cushions radios from drops and protects them from loss with it’s adjustable, Fire-Resistant Radio Holster and Sway Strap to help keep your radio safe and accessible. The ends of the radio strap connect to your radio holster with heavy-duty reducers and nickel-plated trigger clasps. The nylon material is extremely durable yet lightweight, designed for lasting comfort and flexibility. The H6 radio strap is adjustable and available in standard and XL sizes. Multiple attachment points are perfect for securing tools like your flashlight, scissors and remote speaker microphone.

These versatile and functional firefighter radio straps are available in a range of colors and options including glow in the dark and reflective radio straps for enhanced safety in reduced visibility conditions. Custom embroidered text can also be added to the strap in a variety of colors for easy identification. The Homeland-Six brand-new online store also offers American made accessories that can be purchased independently or included with the Firefighter Radio Strap Kits.

About Homeland-Six

Homeland-Six radio straps are extractor washable and backed by the industry’s only 5 year warranty. H6 has developed the world’s first Custom Radio Strap made from military grade nylon used in ballistic vests. The firefighter and veteran owned company offers a variety of premium radio straps with accessories all 100% Made in USA, boasting features like their reflective and glow in the dark tabs for enhanced safety in reduced visibility conditions, customized embroidery and fire resistant radio holsters. The Homeland-Six mission consists of five pillars, designed to support and protect firefighters, first responders and their equipment with high quality radio straps that are accountable, versatile, safe and ready for action!

QUALITY

• 100% Made in USA • Military Grade • Berry Compliant

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Loss Stop • Drop Prevention • Equipment Accountability

VERSATILITY

• Adjustable • Many Attachment Points • Supports & Protects Radio Holster

SAFETY

• Decontamination - Extractor Washable • Cancer Prevention - Leather Retains Carcinogens • Reflective & Glowing Straps Available

FUNCTIONALITY

• Lightweight • Comfortable • Durable

For more information about Homeland-Six Firefighter Radio Straps, Radio Holsters, Accessories and more visit www.HomelandSix.com.