Firefighting respiratory protection is crucial for ensuring the safety and health of a person who are exposed to hazardous smoke, gases, and particulates during firefighting and rescue operations.

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is the most common type used by firefighters. It provides breathable air stored in a tank worn on the firefighter's back. SCBA Set allow firefighters to work in oxygen-deficient atmospheres and environments filled with smoke and toxic gases.

Air-Purifying Respirators (APR) come in half-face or full-face designs and use filters or cartridges to remove contaminants from the air before the firefighter breathes it. They are suitable for less hazardous environments where there is adequate oxygen but still contain smoke or particulates.