Protecting wildfire crews from the dangers of smoke exposure isn't as simple as it sounds

Muzammil Hussain April 11, 2026

Two men stand on a forest wearing yellow t-shirts and blue pants.

Manitoba's government has relied on disposable N95 masks and training to help its firefighters deal with heavy smoke billowing from wildfires, but protecting them from the noxious gases remains a significant challenge.

Manitoba's government has relied on disposable N95 masks and training to help its firefighters deal with heavy smoke billowing from wildfires, but protecting them from the noxious gases remains a significant challenge. Two men stand on a forest wearing yellow t-shirts and blue pants.

Manitoba's government has relied on disposable N95 masks and training to help its firefighters deal with heavy smoke billowing from wildfires, but protecting them from the noxious gases remains a significant challenge.