The South Dakota Firefighter Benefit was created to fill void in adequate funding for fire departments.  We are a group up volunteer firefighters that saw a need to help our brothers in less than ideal situations.  We have partnered with the Fire Critic Rhett Fleitz, and Wooden Ladders and Ironfiremen's Willie Wines Jr to help us reach our fund raising goal.  The Fire Critic designed the helmet paint scheme from Smoke Eater Custom (www.smokeeatercustoms.com), as well as a custom front from Leather Head Projects (http://www.leatherheadprojects.com).  J5 Fire Lids also provided a custom fire lid for the helmet (www.j5firelids.com).  Please see below for more information about the fantastic companies that donated to the cause.

Smoke Eater Customs

0ur Mission is to become the industry leader by providing superior customer service, affordable value and the finest quality airbrushed and custom painted Fire Helmets, Shields and Plaques on the market.

Handcrafted in America's heartland. Smoke Eater Customs in Wadsworth Ohio was founded in 2007.  With a skill handed down from his father for superior quality handcrafted gifts. Each order is made as individual works of art to become the finest quality Fire Helmets,  Plaques and Shields available on the market.

Dale was a Firefighter / Paramedic and says he still cherishes the honor of the brotherhood, and wants to share his love of the Fire Service with others. He can remember wanting to be a firefighter since he was a child and has always had an artistic flair

J5 Fire Lids-Established 2011

Hand Crafted professional accessories created by a firefighter for firefighters.

Leatherhead Projects

Manufacture of Leather items for Firefighters: Suspenders, Radio Straps, Helmet Shields, ID Tags, Locker Tags, Sporrans, Belts, Axe & Truck Belts.

Also specializing in Phenix Technologies Firefighter Helmets, Angelus Shoe Polish, Angelus Leather Paints & Dyes.

Custom signs, vinyl & décor


Please help us support the fantastic companies that have made this possible.  You can find all of the companies and organizations involved on facebook.


  • $1,130.00

    raised of $5,000.00 goal
  • 0 day

    left until we draw

What You Could Win

  • Custom Painted Phenix TC-1 Composite helmet

    Phenix TC-1 OSHA approved Helmet Custom Paint by Smoke Eater Customs Custom Shield from Leatherhead Projects Custom Embroidered J5 Fire lid

  • South Dakota Firefigher Benefit Shirt

    Under Armour South Dakota Firefighter Benefit t-shirt