Abstract: A sporting type helmet with a smoke detector. The sporting type helmet features a partial shell defining a portion of a complete helmet. The partial shell is curved and is three-dimensional. The partial shell forms a concave cavity configured to engage around an outer periphery of said smoke detector so as to cover said smoke detector. The partial shell also includes an aperture or helmet button on said partial shell for conducting periodical testing of the smoke detector. The partial shell also includes a plurality of vents that permit smoke to reach the smoke detector. The partial shell also incorporates a speaker that can issue audible sounds upon testing or operation of the smoke detector.