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Questions about preventing your mask from fogging.
I haven't seen this topic covered here, and I was looking to get anyone's thoughts on it. I was wondering if there is anything to prevent fogging on a Firefighter's mask. I know that there are liquids that you can put on a S.C.U.B.A. mask to prevent fogging, but that's S.C.U.B.A. diving and not firefighting. If there isn't anything like this for our masks, what would the same stuff that divers use do for us. I know that it's made for divers and I understand that they don't have to deal with the radiant heat aspect or what that might do to a substance applied to the inside of the mask. Just looking to see if anyone knows anything about this.
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Permalink Reply by Gordon "Gopher" Runer on
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I wish that fog was a problem for seeing through my mask. Mine is so scratched that its like having permanant fog!
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Permalink Reply by FETC on
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I must have touched a nerve... Something I described huh? Oh yeah I left out a firefighter who was riding right front seat playing "officer" trying communicate an arrival report from inside the truck while wearing a donned scba mask.
Does spelling out (Bullsh_t) make it any less disrespectful? Not really but No BS needed for any of my examples given. Little guys name was Kylan Adams. I will never forget the kid... You wanna know how I know FOG was an issue with many, they brought it up during the CISD.
BTW I work over 100+ hours a week all Fire/EMS
Thanks, FO
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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I would check and make sure you dont void the warrenty left on the mask first. I would do what tons o' fun says
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Permalink Reply by Brian Dumser on
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It also helps to make sure you've got a good seal on your mask. Otherwise, I suggest the bypass valve for a few sec onds. Stay safe!
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Get it replaced, Gordon. If you can't see through your mask, that's a definite safety hazard! Stay safe Brother.
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I wish that i could get a new mask but right now being the rookie i get all the hand-me-downs. Any ideas on how to maybe "clean-up" some of the scratches?
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You don't need to replace the entire mask, just the plastic "window" piece. I feel for you, I remember how it sucks to be the "rookie".
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Yeah the straps on my mask are probably twice as long as they were when it was new!
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Permalink Reply by Jeff Wright on
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I've used Rain-X on the old mask we use to have. Our new mask have nose cups inside and that has taken away any fogging problem. I heard use spit, wipe the inside with a dollar bill , wipe the inside with baby oil . So you'll just have to try any thing that has been posted. I've tried to get my people not to go on air until the get ready to make entry.
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Permalink Reply by Doug on
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Good ole spit works. But, if your mask is fogging up while you have positive pressure flowing then you have a serious problem.
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I had one like that years ago...where the elastic straps were no longer "elastic"! That sucks.
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Permalink Reply by Allen on
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You know, the best thing i have found that works and as weird as it sounds. Spit in it and rub it around. i dont mean one the size of a softball, just a little and it works. it does not burn and the heat does not effect it as long as it dries.
They make anti fog stuff but it aint worth a flip and can cause irritation.
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