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/Verdqy 23h ago

I feel in most situations where there are toxins in air, despite what some members of the old guard might say best practice is to keep your SCBA on... Your health and safety come first.

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u/MightAsswell 23h ago

Do people clown you for that? Seems like a lot of people in this comment section wouldn't wear these nose filters because people would clown them

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u/Winnie_Cat 23h ago

People wouldnt wear these nose filters because they are useless and there are far superior options in the fire service - like an SCBA. And no, no one would "clown you" for being safe, I'd get yelled at by a Captain or Chief if I WASNT wearing proper PPE