Uses for the Smoke Mask

Applications

The smoke masks and filter are essential in a variety of applications and situations.

Wildland Fire Fighting

Oursmoke filters were originally developed for use by Wildland Firefighters.  Firefighters in wildlands are unable to use the traditional SCBA.  However, they are exposed to the same dangerous toxins and particulate matter that occur in structural fires.  They provide protection while being lightweight and easy to use.

Structural Overhaul

During structural overhaul firefighters continue to be exposed to dangerous gases and toxins.  Many firefighters choose to not wear their traditional SCBA protection as they consider it too cumbersome in this work environment.  The smoke filter is easy to use and lightweight, thus allowing firefighters to work unencumbered and complete their job in a shorter amount of time.

Controlled Burns

Like wildland fires, controlled burns result in exposure to carbon monoxide and dangerous particulate matter and gases.  The smoke filter provides protection while affording the firefighter mobility to restrict to movement of controlled burns.

Arson Investigation

Arson investigators are forced to perform exacting and detailed work in small or confined environments.  The very nature of this work requires that the arson investigator look for the causes of fires immediately after they have been extinguished.  Unfortunately, toxic gases and fumes are still present and are a danger to these professionals.  smoke filters provide respiratory protection while the arson investigator performs his work.

Law Enforcement

Law enforcement is often faced with the challenge of performing their job in an environment where fire is present..  This is not just limited to saving civilian lives from fire but also directing traffic in areas where severe smoke is present.  Also, some S.W.A.T. teams have used smoke filter during bust of Methamphetamine Labs because the technology protects against the harmful vapors in those environments.

Home Safety

70% of fire related deaths in the United States occur in the home.  While responsible parents prepare family emergency plans they often fail to provide the tools to implement the plan.  In addition to smoke detectors and fire extinguisher, every home should have an emergency smoke mask for each member of the household.

Campus Safety

According to Campus Firewatch 20 student lost their lives in on-campus and off-campus fires during the 2006-2007 academic year.  Ask any fire chief with a college or university in their community what their high-risk population is, and the answer is almost universally “students.”  Protect your son or daughter when they are away at school by providing them with an Smoke Mask Kit.

High Rise Fires

It often takes a significant amount of time to evacuate a high-rise building during a fire.  Elevators are shut down and as a result building tenants are force to use stairs.  These stairwells are often filled with smoke.  The emergency smoke mask provides protection to allow a safe and successful egress from a burning building.

Travel Protection

Travelers are often faced with emergency situations in unfamiliar surroundings.  Fires often occur in airlines, cruise ships and hotels.  The Myxcaper emergency smoke mask kit is compact and lightweight. In addition to travelers, owners of private aircraft often outfit their airplanes and jets with emergency smoke mask kits.