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we wear a full face mask to protect our breathing from toxic smoke and intense heat. when we are all "geared" up we have absolutely no skin showing. the mask is designed to allow a regulator (device that gives you low pressure air) to hook into it. the regulator comes from the SCBA that we wear on our back.
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∙ 9y agoFirefighters wear breathing apparatus so that they don't breathe in smoke that will kill them or cause them great damage. It only takes a few minutes to be incapacitated by smoke. If they were to lose consciousness because of the smoke, then they could not save the lives of others and put out the fire.
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∙ 14y agoNearly any burning structure will collapse, or have collapsing (burning) parts. When firemen enter those structures, a helmet will afford some protection from falling debris.
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∙ 10y agoFirefighter's helmets are most commonly yellow to represent the wearer's rank or position. The colour can also be used to represent a firefighter department.
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∙ 14y agocuz their hair will get burned!
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∙ 10y agoprotection from fire...
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Can firefighters wear contact lenses?
yes firefighters wear a protective breathing mask which also protects the eyes
Why do firemen wear breathing apparatus?
Firemen wear breathing apparatus to protect themselves from harmful smoke, fumes, and toxins present in a fire. The apparatus provides them with a clean air supply so they can safely work in smoke-filled environments without risking smoke inhalation or respiratory damage.
What does scuba letters mean?
Self Containing Underwater Breathing Apparatus
What is SCBA?
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Whereas SCUBA = Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
What is the full form of BASCA which is a breathing apparatus for underwater divers.?
Breathing Apparatus with Self contained Compressed Air
What does the B stand for SCUBA?
SCUBA stands for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. The B stands for breathing.
Which apparatus can you use to that water contains air?
Scuba Breathing Apparatus.
What is breathing apparatus in Afrikaans?
asemhalingsapparaat
Can you give me a sentence for the word apparatus?
He invented an apparatus for breathing under water.
Full form of SCUBA?
Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
How many breathing apparatus are their in a ship?
5
What do firemen have to wear?
they need to wear the same clothes of a girl firefighters
