Made for the Harshest Environments of Smoke and Dust
The Fire Filter uses the vehicle's existing HVAC built-in cartridge space and replaces an inefficient, lightweight, unsealed paper filter with a very durable, aluminum-framed HEPA-like sealed filter. Standard-duty Cabin air filters are commonly used in Firefighting vehicles. However, standard-duty replaceable filters cannot operate effectively in severe applications such as smoke, dirt, or off-road wildland firefighting. Harmful sub-micron particles are especially present in smokey and dusty firefighting conditions. Our cabin filter is designed to replace conventional cabin filters with a durable, highly efficient filter.
Some Fire Apparatus manufacturers offer air scrubbers or cumbersome air filtration modules as an option. These scrubbers and air-cleaning modules must be added to the cabin. They can cost thousands of dollars per unit and consume valuable cabin space. The Fire Filter provides far superior cabin air filtration of outside air into the interior of firefighting vehicles at an economical price.
The Fire Filter does not require any equipment changes, vehicle modifications, or additional expensive components, simply insert and go!
Comparative Testing
HEALTH STUDY
Firefighters/First responders are frequently exposed to particulate matter in smoke during their fire suppression duties. Particulate matter exposure may play a critical role in firefighters acquiring two diseases: cancer and heart disease. Two recent studies have strengthened the association between firefighting as an occupation and an increase in the incidence of certain cancers found in the respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems when compared to the general population. This inhaled particulate matter during firefighting could be a causative factor for some of these cancers.
(Information from NCBI and NIOSH study)
CANCER
Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. Firefighting settings are complex. They can expose firefighters to many dangerous substances, including gases, vapors, and particulates. Some of these substances are known or suspected to cause cancer. Research shows firefighting can increase the risk of certain types of cancer
Air Quality Risks for First Responders
- Toxic Air Exposure: Particulates, aerosols, and VOCs pose serious long-term health risks
- Elevated Cancer Risk: Airborne carcinogens significantly increase exposure danger
- Cab Contamination: Harmful particles travel with crews, extending exposure beyond the scene
- Filtration Gaps: Some systems miss contaminants or introduce ozone and formaldehyde
- Invisible Threats: Most hazards are undetectable without proper filtration
- Ongoing Exposure: Risks persist during and after response without effective air control
Cabin Air Filter
Comparison of the cabin air filter before use and after being in service.
Recirculation Air Filter
Comparison of the cabin air filter before use and after being in service.
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Fire Filter for Recirculation Filter
Fire Filter for cabin air intake