Hot Shield Wildland Firefighter Face Mask

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Hot Shield® Wildland Firefighter Face Mask

The Hot Shield (model HS-2) Firefighter Face Mask is a multiple layer, patented face protector mask designed by firefighters for use in all wildland firefighting operations. The HS-2 offers unequaled, extreme protection against burns to the face/neck with the added benefit of blocking & reducing the inhalation of smoke & ash particulate. Multiple layers of CarbonX^® help maintain the crucial airspace in front of the mouth and nose. The soft comfortable inside liners (also CarbonX^®) absorb perspiration, adding to user comfort. Highly breathable mesh CarbonX^® covers the center ventilation orifice allowing easy air exchange and helps prevent buildup of CO₂. The patented, user-friendly design allows the firefighter to insert an activated carbon, low cost disposable particle filter with exhalation valve. CarbonX^® is the only inherently non-flammable revolutionary fiber in the world that will not burn, ignite, char, shrink or decompose at temperatures exceeding 2600°F. even for extended periods of time.

The HS-2 weighs 4.0 oz./112 grams, incorporates Scotchlite^® Reflective trim for nighttime visibility, is sewn with Nomex^® thread and is classified as an interface component of Wildland PPE. Its performance under fire & smoke has led to acceptance in industries other than wildland firefighting where these hazards are common to the workplace.

Extreme protection against extreme conditions
Outer Shell: CarbonX^®
Inside Liner: CarbonX^® ; No Polyester
Mouth Cone: CarbonX^®
Designed and patented by Firefighters for wildland fire ops
New larger Air Exchange Design for easier breathing
Multiple layer with airspace design for comfort and protection
Lightweight, only 4.5 oz / 126 grams including filter
Comfortable, one size fits all
New optional use tri-band headstrap for better comfort and fit
Sandwiched aluminum nose pinch bar for a more comfortable fit
Hangs loose around neck until needed
FR Velcro^® closures and 3M^® Reflective trim for night time visibility
Low maintenance - Available low cost, activated carbon filters last for more than 8 hours (no more styrene foam beads or gooey gel filters)
Numerous laboratory and field tests…proven protection
Washable

Part #563540105 Less carbon filter

ACCESSORIES
THE WEB CASE
The ergonomically correct carry pouch for your Hot Shield or Ultimate Bandanna. The Web Case webbing straps located (on the rear) have snaps that allow easy removal or installation from your Web Harness straps or brush gear pack straps (no time consuming threading through a belt loop).

Advantage: The Web Case accommodates both your mask AND goggles, keeping both clean & ready for immediate use (in the same manner as your Breathing Apparatus face piece pouch that you may have sewn into your structure turnout/bunker coat at chest level).

Size: 8 ½ “ wide x 10 ½” long oval shaped, slightly narrower at the top (6 ½”) Flat: ½” thick and expands to over 5”

Materials: 600 denier Nylon Cordura with 2 way pull YKK Zippers

Part #563540140

THE DPM REPLACEMENT FILTERS
Hot Shield supplies through WFR, an activated carbon, disposable particulate filter mask. This filter is inserted into the integral filter pocket of the Hot Shield^®.

Advantage: Activated carbon and inexpensive. In a pinch, you can install just about any brand of disposable filter with an exhalation valve. Nearly all filters are manufactured in the same shape. Just check the location of the valve. In this way, you are not committed to buying an expensive filter for the life of the mask (maintenance costs)

Materials: Activated Carbon sandwiched by cotton media, with rubber straps and exhalation valve.

Size: Standard disposable filter shape

Use: Gives some structure to the Hot Shield as well as providing an extra measure of respiratory comfort, by physically blocking some of the airborne particulate common to all wildfires.

Limitations: When filter becomes difficult to breathe through or filter becomes damaged, simply throw away and replace with new filter. This filter doesn't block fire gases, including carbon monoxide, so don’t think you can advance into the fire further. Use your head, common sense and training.

Part #563540135 Single Filter
Part #563540125 Box of 10 Filters

Filter Installation Instructions
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
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