r/Firefighting • u/MightAsswell • 23h ago

Photos Would you as a firefighter wear these?

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I'm hoping to become a firefighter. In situations where I'm not wearing a SCBA, but there's still smoke or ash around, I think something like this would be a good idea to wear to help prevent inhaling some of the toxic shit in the air. Has anyone tried this before?

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u/thatdudewayoverthere 23h ago

Why?

We have multiple other options besides SCBA for example have you heard of masks?

The were quite popular 5 years ago

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u/MightAsswell 23h ago

masks are bigger and much more obvious and look silly. these would barely be visible

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u/Winnie_Cat 23h ago

I always stick little filters up my nose when I'm afraid of "looking silly"