What battery does it use?

One CR123A lithium battery, included.

What is the rear LED for?

A blue taillight, steady or flashing, that helps crew members see each other.

Is there a rechargeable version?

This model uses a CR123A battery; check Streamlight's lineup if they prefer rechargeables.

Does the Streamlight Vantage II fit MSA Cairns helmets?

Traditional MSA Cairns 1010 and 1044 helmets need the 69337 version.

How long does the Vantage II battery last?

About 2.25 hours on high and 5 hours on low, per Streamlight.

Streamlight Vantage II Helmet Light (69331, Fire Helmet Mount)

Tech & Gadgets

Streamlight Vantage II — hands-free light on the helmet brim

Name: Streamlight Vantage II Helmet Light (69331, Fire Helmet Mount)
Brand: Streamlight
Price: 105.69 USD

Streamlight Vantage II Helmet Light (69331, Fire Helmet Mount)

Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose

Perfect for

Structural firefighters
Night calls
Hands-free work
Big-ticket gift

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Price: $105.69

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Why this gift works

The Streamlight Vantage II (69331) is a helmet light with a fire helmet mount that fits above or below the brim of most fire helmets. It puts out 350 lumens on high for about 2.25 hours or 135 lumens on low for about 5 hours from one CR123A lithium battery, which is included, and it has a blue rear LED that can be steady, flashing or off so crews can see each other. It is IPX7 rated and weighs 3.65 oz.

A handheld light takes a hand away from the tool or the hose. A helmet light points wherever the firefighter is looking, which is why so many departments use them, and Streamlight backs it with a limited lifetime warranty.

Who is this gift for?

Great for

A firefighter still clipping a handheld light to their coat
Someone moving up to a new helmet

Think twice if

You do not know their helmet brand
Their department issues lights

The catch

It runs about 2.25 hours on high from a single disposable CR123A, and it does not fit every helmet - traditional MSA Cairns 1010 and 1044 helmets need Streamlight's separate 69337 model.

Skip if you do not know their helmet, or if their department already issues helmet lights.

Key specs

Streamlight Vantage II Helmet Light (69331, Fire Helmet Mount) specifications
Brand	Streamlight
Model	Vantage II, 69331 (fire helmet mount)
Output	350 lm high, 135 lm low
Run time	About 2.25 h high, 5 h low
Battery	1 x CR123A lithium, included
Rear LED	Blue, steady or flashing
Water rating	IPX7
Weight	3.65 oz

Worth knowing before you buy

Run time is about 2.25 hours on high and 5 hours on low.
It weighs 3.65 oz with the fire helmet mount.

Why we like it

Light goes wherever they look
350 lumens on high
Blue rear LED for crew visibility
IPX7 and a limited lifetime warranty

What to look for in a firefighter helmet light

Helmet fit. Mounts differ by helmet brand - check theirs first.
Brightness and run time. More lumens cost battery life; look at both numbers.
Rear marker light. A rear LED helps the crew keep track of each other.

Questions people ask

The 69331 mounts above or below the brim of most fire helmets. MSA Cairns 1010 and 1044 traditional helmets need the 69337 version, and Gallet helmets have their own model.