Fire Helmets for Glasses Wearers: How the Bullard ReTrak Visor Works

Quick answer: The Bullard ReTrak visor is a fully deployable full visor that uses a dual-cam system so it can jut outward when lowered—helping it accommodate prescription glasses while still providing required eye protection on calls.

Editor’s note (why this is a big deal)

Firefighters with glasses don’t want to choose between seeing clearly and staying protected. ReTrak is built for the reality of mixed calls—especially extrication and roadside incidents—where detailed vision matters.

Who benefits most from ReTrak

Firefighters who wear prescription glasses and need eye protection without losing detailed vision
Extrication / roadside calls where you may keep glasses on while working
EMS and non-SCBA tasks where a fast, integrated visor is practical
Departments looking for an eye protection option that works across a wider range of call types

Key takeaways from the Bullard interview

Dual-cam design: when lowered, the visor juts outward to help accommodate prescription glasses
NFPA requirement: eye protection is required on all calls, and ReTrak is one way to meet that need
Protect + see: helps maintain detailed vision for tasks like extrication where precision matters

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Transcript excerpt: Bullard ReTrak visor (glasses-friendly)

This excerpt is quoted directly from the interview and focuses on how the ReTrak visor accommodates prescription glasses.

Read the transcript (click to expand)

Editor’s takeaway

ReTrak is positioned as an eye protection option for calls where firefighters may keep prescription glasses on—helping preserve detailed vision for extrication and roadside work.

Chris (Bullard): This is a wonderful thing. The ReTrak is a fully deployable full visor.

Chris (Bullard): The Bullard ReTrak works on a dual cam system so that when it is lowered, it actually juts out a little bit so you can accommodate prescription glasses.

Chris (Bullard): If you're on scene doing a forcible entry with a car accident on the side of the highway, you might be wearing goggles or you might be wearing these as eye protection. NFPA does require eye protection on all calls.

Chris (Bullard): You might be wearing your street wear, your prescription glasses.

Chris (Bullard): Whereas on a SCBA call, you may not be wearing glasses at all. But this will accommodate prescription lenses.

Chris (Bullard): So you don't lose that detailed vision required for an extrication.

FAQ

Does the Bullard ReTrak visor work with prescription glasses?

Yes. In the interview, Bullard explains that ReTrak uses a dual-cam system and can jut outward when lowered to help accommodate prescription glasses.

When is ReTrak most useful?

It’s especially relevant for calls where firefighters may keep glasses on—like extrication, roadside incidents, and other non-SCBA tasks where detailed vision matters.

Is eye protection required on firefighter calls?

The interview notes that NFPA requires eye protection on all calls. Always follow your department SOPs and NFPA requirements for approved eye protection and PPE use.