It looks like something out of Star Wars - but inside this futuristic helmet is a fireman.
Brigades across the country are buying the headgear which can stand heat of more than 1,000C, without the temperature inside going above 35C.
And in technology reminiscent of cartoon character Inspector Gadget, firemen can use a lever at the side of the helmet to pull down a gold-plated visor for extra protection.
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