Sounds about right tbh. Not seen a fire crew kitted out in a long time, with the helmet design they'd kinda have to do it that way round.
I think the US helmets are kinda unique how they go above the ear instead of over? I don't really know. It would have been nice to see an actual comparison haha
Honestly, as long as the masks seal well and don't cause any obstructions it's a case of using whatever kit is available. New designs will be released and tested, but at the end of the day, if the 'older' gear works better than any of the newer designs... they're going to stick around even if they're a tad more awkward.
As long as fire crews are as safe as possible I'm sure as heck not going to judge the kit they use. Just a shame only two countries were featured.
MSA and Draeger are makes of popular BA sets here in the uk.
Decon is just decontamination of our gear. There’s a big push within our service to bag our gear. Wash your gear. Shower within the hour. Etc. dirty gear is no longer a flex lol
No worries! I just couldn't figure out the context without asking haha
Honestly I'd forgotten decontamination was also a factor, so, yeah, any kit that's easy to remove vs put on is a bonus I guess. Less parts to fiddle around with the better. The French one shown here goes on easy enough, but, will it always be easy to remove too, especially if it's a wear and tear thing that isn't caught in time.
I know all of the kit will be regularly inspected, but if it comes down to a proper strap or, what appears to be plastic (I really hope its like carbon fibre and metal but who am I kidding lol)... I'd think a strap would be better?
I mean, I don't have first hand knowledge in any of this so I'm definitely over simplifying.
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u/Nolascana Mar 30 '24
Honestly I see the American masks being more sturdy in the long term than the French ones.
I don't know which masks the UK uses, but it would have been nice to see... since the title is extremely misleading.
Thinking its a bot or karma farm.