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I do have a stash of supposedly N95s. But unless they are fit tested to be sure they seal your face correctly, they leak enough to be nearly useless. It's why, when I was volunteer firefighter, we fit tested every year. It was imperative your SCBA mask fit you properly for this level of smoke exposure.
Yes, there has to be a proper seal. If the choices are to breathe in the smoke without any filter between the smoke and your airways, or wearing a respirator with a suboptimal seal, I'd personally go with the respirator. It's no magic bullet, of course.
Also I probably don't live near you, but thank you for volunteering as a firefighter.
I do have masks, but the best plan is to not go outside if there is no need. I have nowhere I need to go. So I'm staying inside for the next few days. And have a pint until this all blows over, as they say.
Six pints of bitter, said Ford Prefect. And quickly please, the world's about to end.
I don't have 6 pints and the world ain't ending. But I do have a few beers in the refrigerator. And beer is excellent for cutting the smoke and making you feel better.
What's wrong with being drunk?
At the Winchester
It ain't the Winchester here, but I do have a few beers, bottle of Scotch and a bit of gin.
Better to have a mask than no mask if it’s dangerous. Even if it’s imperfect. Just understand the limitations and don’t go for a marathon run.
I have masks that claim to be N95, but they are not. In any case the best plan of action is simply to not go outside and take health risks I don't need to. I have nowhere I need to go, so I'm staying in the house.