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/6TangoMedic Canadian Firefighter 15h ago

That's the stupidest reason I've heard in a long time.

And the main part, what about your mouth? You just going breathe through your nose the whole time?

Plus, those nose filters filter considerably less particulates than an N95. So you're increasing your risk of inhaling dangerous things because "masks look silly"

you do you man....