BUFF® Safety Particulate Fire Hood — NFPA, >95% Particulate Filtration
Details
NFPA-compliant particulate-blocking fire hood with >95% filtration of carcinogenic particles. The BUFF® Safety Particulate Fire Hood goes beyond thermal protection — adding a dedicated particulate barrier to defend the head and neck against the carcinogenic byproducts of combustion. Trilaminate fabric with an intermediate DuPont™ Nomex® Nano Flex non-woven layer delivers a >95% effectiveness barrier against harmful particles (independently tested), while HeiQ Smart Temp cooling keeps fatigue and heat stroke in check.
Specs at a glance
- Certification: NFPA compliant
- Particulate barrier: Greater than 95% effectiveness (independent testing)
- Construction: Trilaminate FR fabric — two outer layers + intermediate Nomex® Nano Flex non-woven
- Cooling tech: HeiQ Smart Temp cooling technology
- Use case: Structural firefighting with dermal cancer-prevention focus
- Colors: Paris Blue, Desert Tan
- Sizing: Universal
Why this hood
- Carcinogen barrier. Greater than 95% particulate filtration protects the most exposed dermal areas (head and neck) from combustion byproducts linked to firefighter cancer.
- Flashover and radiant heat protection. Full thermal performance maintained alongside particulate filtration.
- HeiQ Smart Temp cooling. Active cooling reduces heat exhaustion risk despite the added particulate layer.
- Premium fiber stack. DuPont™ Aramid + Viscose FR® outer layers, Nomex® Nano Flex non-woven core.
Some products are fulfilled directly through our manufacturing partners. In rare cases, specific sizes may become unavailable after an order is placed. If this occurs, US Fire Services will contact the customer to offer a comparable size, alternative product, or order adjustment.