10/28/2026
Officially the Coolest Thing Made in California!
We are proud to announce that the Phenix First Due Fire Helmet has been named the winner of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association Coolest Thing Made in California contest in the Small-to-Medium Manufacturers Category.
After competing against more than 100 California-made products and advancing through multiple rounds of public voting, the First Due earned the title of Coolest Thing Made in California in its category.
For more than 50 years, the Phenix First Due has been trusted by firefighters across California and around the world. Proudly manufactured in Riverside, California, the First Due is built by firefighters, for firefighters, and represents a legacy of protection, craftsmanship, and innovation.
A special thank you to everyone who supported us throughout the Coolest Thing Made in California competition. To our customers, distributors, partners, families, and the brave firefighters who trust our helmets every day, this achievement would not have been possible without you.
California Manufacturers & Technology Association