Respro® developed the FB-1 mask in conjunction with the St Austell Watch of the UK Fire Brigade Services. Consistent development and testing over an eighteen month period ensured that the FB-1 mask performed to the strict standards, and met all the demands that were required.

The Respro® FB-1 dust mask is provided to protect firefighters from contamination from dust in circumstances where breathing apparatus would not normally be considered or used, and it is reasonable to suspect that the surrounding air supply could be contaminated by certain types of invisible dust particulates.

The FB-1 mask and its filter have been designed and manufactured to EN149 (European Standard for filtering face pieces) and is capable of filtering respirable sub-micron particulates. Now includes a convenient carry bag for storage to ensure that personnel can retain the mask as part of their emergency protective equipment.