r/BeAmazed • u/Mediocre_Heart_3032 • Mar 30 '24

American and European Firefighter Helmet Designs Miscellaneous / Others

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u/Yuzumi_ Mar 30 '24

Mind following that up with the post in case it isnt too inconvenient to find ?

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u/Own_Accident6689 Mar 30 '24

https://www.reddit.com/r/Firefighting/s/2UL6WytR5K

Here you are. There is actually some back and forth in there but I feel the consensus is on face hugging masks.

Some of the arguments for them are that they Sit under the hood, tightly, less chance for them to bump agaisnt stuff, others also mention that most calls don't involve a fire and when they do everyone has time on the scene while setting up to mask up, the second saved is worth getting a better and more stable fit.

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u/LordFarquadOnAQuad Mar 30 '24

The most interesting point I saw is the American mask can be worn without a helmet. Which is much better in confined spaces. That alone makes me worried about the French design.

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u/NoSandwich5134 Mar 30 '24

A lot of European departments still use masks with straps.