Three-Way Fit
Head strap, neck strap, or ear loops
Built for Fire Departments
Built for the Work Beyond Active Fire Suppression
A comfortable, reusable particulate-filtration system for department-approved, non-IDLH applications where SCBA and required certified respiratory protection are not needed.
Anti-Fog Design
Helps direct exhaled air away from eyewear
Reusable System
Replace the filters instead of the entire mask
Odor Reduction
Active carbon helps reduce nuisance odors
Department Evaluation Program
Request a sample so your team can evaluate fit, comfort, filter
options, and potential department applications.
For use only in environments appropriate for the selected mask and filter. Not for interior structural firefighting, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, unknown contaminants, IDLH conditions, or protection against hazardous gases and vapors.
Fire-Service Applications
Wildland Operations
Smoke, ash, dust, and airborne particulates
Overhaul
After atmospheric monitoring and clearance
Post-Fire Cleanup
Soot, ash, dust, and disturbed debris
Search & Rescue
Vehicle extrication and structural cutting debris
Station Duties
Maintenance, cleaning, and dusty shop work
Training
Particulate-producing, non-IDLH evolutions
The Department Need
Not Every Department Task Happens Inside an IDLH Environment
Firefighters perform maintenance, training, outdoor work, station duties, and other department-approved activities where dust and airborne particulates may be present.
RZ provides a lightweight, reusable option for appropriate applications where certified respiratory protection is not required. Designed for comfort, breathability, and reduced eyewear fogging, the RZM3 is a practical choice for firefighters performing department-approved particulate work.
Station & Facility Maintenance
Department-approved work involving general dust and airborne
particulates where certified respiratory protection is not
required.
Non-Hazardous Training
Training activities that have been evaluated by the department
and do not require SCBA or certified respiratory protection.
Outdoor & Cleanup Work
Department-approved outdoor or cleanup activities involving
appropriate, non-hazardous particulate exposure.
RZM3
Reusable Mask System
Lightweight
Washable & Reusable
Replaceable Filters
Anti-Fog Design
A practical reusable platform for department-approved, non-IDLH applications.
Fire-Service Credibility
Established experience, product innovation, and direct support for department evaluation and implementation.
15+ Years
Serving Fire-Service Professionals
19+ Patents
U.S. & International
Department Evaluation Program
Evaluate With Your Crew Before Adoption
Direct RZ Support
Department-Level Assistance
Appropriate Use Matters
Where It Fits And Where It Does Not
The RZM3 is designed for specific department-approved, non-IDLH applications. Clear use boundaries help departments determine where the system may be appropriate—and where certified respiratory protection or SCBA is required instead.
Important Department Guidance
RZ products do not replace SCBA or department-required certified
respiratory protection.
Designed Around the Firefighter
Why Firefighters Will Wear It
A reusable mask only provides value if firefighters are willing to wear it. The RZM3 was designed around practical comfort, secure fit, easy adjustment, and simple day-to-day use.
RZM3 Reusable Mask System
Built Around the Way Crews Actually Work
Lightweight construction, multiple fit configurations, and a reusable filter platform designed for appropriate department-approved applications.
Secure Fit
Three Strap Options
Anti-Fog Design
Practical Crew Benefits
Built for Comfort, Movement & Everyday Use
From strap selection to heat and moisture management, the RZM3 gives firefighters multiple ways to configure the mask around the work they are performing and their personal fit preferences.
Secure Fit During Movement
Multiple strap configurations help firefighters select a fit
appropriate for the task and activity.
Designed to Help Reduce Fogging
The mask design helps direct exhaled air away from safety
glasses and other eyewear.
Dual Discharge Valves
Designed to help expel exhaled heat and moisture during use.
Flexible Construction
Soft, flexible materials are designed for comfortable,
extended wear where appropriate.
One Mask. Three Fit Options.
Let the Crew Choose How They Wear It
The RZM3 can be configured with a dual head strap, neck strap, or ear loops so firefighters can evaluate which configuration works best for their needs.
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Head Strap
Dual-strap configuration designed for added stability during
active movement.
02
Neck Strap
A balanced configuration that secures behind the head without a
strap running over the top of the head.
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Ear Loops
Quick on-and-off configuration for appropriate applications and
personal fit preference.
Ready for Department Evaluation
What Comes With the RZM3
A complete reusable mask system designed to give crews the components they need to evaluate fit, comfort, maintenance, and day-to-day use.
Included With the System
Built to Be Configured, Used, Cleaned & Reused
The RZM3 platform combines a reusable mask shell with replaceable filters and multiple fit configurations so departments can evaluate the setup that works best for their crews.
Reusable Mask Shell
Washable shell designed for repeated use between appropriate applications.
Replaceable Filters
Replace the filter while continuing to use the reusable mask platform.
Three Fit Options
Dual head strap, neck strap, and ear-loop configurations for crew evaluation.
Belt Storage Bag
Convenient storage to help keep the mask available between department tasks.
User Guide
Reference information to support setup, use, care, and filter replacement.
Anti-Fog Design
Mask geometry is designed to help direct exhaled air away from eyewear.
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Let Your Crew Decide
Evaluate Fit, Comfort and Crew Acceptance Before Larger Adoption.
Request a Department Evaluation Kit
Leadership + Crew Value
Built for Department Leadership. Designed for Crew Adoption.
A successful department program has to work for both sides of the decision—leadership needs confidence in the program, and firefighters need confidence in what they are being asked to wear.
One Department. Two Perspectives.
Procurement confidence and firefighter acceptance should work
together.
What Matters at Each Level
One Platform. Two Important Perspectives.
The RZM3 program is structured to support implementation at the leadership level while addressing the practical factors that influence firefighter acceptance.
For the Chief
Confidence in the Program
The information, purchasing structure, and support needed to confidently evaluate and implement a department program.
- Clear product documentation
- Defined applications and limitations
- Department-wide standardization
- Volume purchasing
- Predictable filter replenishment
- Training and implementation support
- Established supplier relationship
- Long-term cost visibility
For the Captain & Crew
Confidence in the Wear
The comfort, usability, and day-to-day practicality that influence whether firefighters will actually use the system.
- Comfortable fit
- Designed to help reduce eyewear fogging
- Stability during movement
- Fast donning and adjustment
- Easy cleaning and inspection
- Simple filter changes
- Convenient storage
- Opportunity to evaluate before adoption
Adoption Requires Both
A program leadership can confidently implement and a product the
crew is comfortable evaluating.
Request an Evaluation Kit
Choose the Correct RZ Platform
Different Markets. Different Certifications.
RZ offers distinct mask platforms for different markets and applications. Choose the product that matches your location, intended use, and respiratory-protection requirements.
Primary U.S. Platform
RZM3
RZ's primary reusable mask platform for appropriate U.S. voluntary-use applications, combining a reusable three-strap system with independently lab-tested filter media.
- Reusable three-strap system
- Independently lab-tested filter media
- Replaceable filters
- Multiple fit configurations
Certified International Options
RZ Pro FFP2 & RZ Pro FFP3
CE-certified respiratory products for Europe, the UK, and other jurisdictions accepting the applicable European certification.
CE Certified
RZ Pro FFP2
CE-certified under the applicable European standard for Europe, the UK, and jurisdictions accepting that certification.
- Certified FFP2 configuration
- International-market respiratory protection
- Test and product information available in the brochure below
Certification distinction
RZ Pro FFP2 should not be represented as NIOSH approved.
RZ Pro FFP2 should not be represented as NIOSH approved.
CE Certified
RZ Pro FFP3
CE-certified under the applicable European standard for Europe, the UK, and jurisdictions accepting that certification.
- Certified FFP3 configuration
- International-market respiratory protection
- Test and product information available in the brochure below
Important use limitation
Does not replace SCBA or protect against oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide, or hazardous gases and vapors.
Does not replace SCBA or protect against oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide, or hazardous gases and vapors.
International Product Information
Review FFP2 & FFP3 product details and test information.
View FFP2 / FFP3 Brochure
Always identify the exact RZ model, certification, intended market, and applicable respiratory-protection requirements when selecting a product.
RZ Wildland Heritage
A History Alongside Wildland Crews.
RZ masks have been used by firefighters and outdoor professionals for years, including crews working in and around wildland environments.
Today, the RZM3 continues that reusable-platform heritage with a refined fit system, replaceable filters, and practical features designed for appropriate department-approved applications.
Proven RZ History
Years of Real-World Fire-Service Use
Earlier generations of RZ masks found their way into the hands of firefighters working across demanding outdoor environments.
Earlier RZ Generation
Part of the reusable RZ platform that built familiarity among
professional and outdoor users.
Field Experience
RZ products have been worn by firefighters performing demanding
work in outdoor environments.
Built Through Generations
Each generation helped inform the comfort, fit, and reusable
platform philosophy carried forward today.
Appropriate Use Matters
Wildland imagery reflects RZ's history with fire-service users.
RZM3 is intended only for appropriate department-approved,
non-IDLH applications and does not replace SCBA or required
certified respiratory protection.
History in Fire
Trusted by Firefighters Since 2010
For more than 15 years, RZ Mask has built relationships with firefighters, departments, agencies, and professional users seeking a lightweight, reusable option for appropriate applications outside environments requiring SCBA or other required certified respiratory protection.
RZ in the Fire Service
More Than a Decade in the Field
A look back at firefighters wearing earlier generations of the RZ reusable mask platform.
Established Fire-Service History
Serving Professional Users Since 2010
Earlier generations of RZ masks were adopted by firefighters and other professional users for a variety of tasks involving airborne particulates, nuisance odors, outdoor work, maintenance, cleanup, and other applications evaluated by their organizations.
That history helped shape the reusable-mask philosophy carried forward in today's RZM3 platform.
Departments & Agencies Across the U.S. and Beyond
Houston Fire Department
Village Fire Department
Columbia Fire Department
United States Air Force Fire Department
U.S. Border Patrol
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Embassy
Department of Defense
Seoul, South Korea Fire Department
Washington State Patrol
British Columbia Wildfire Service
Hundreds More Fire Departments
From the Fire Service“RZ Masks have been proven to be lightweight, durable, and just the level of protection our firefighters need. These are a ‘must have’ for any department.”
Organizations RZ Has Worked With
Examples from RZ Mask's long-standing history serving fire-service and public-safety users.
Department Evaluation Program
Put RZ to the Test With Your Crew
Evaluate comfort, fit, stability, breathability, eyewear fogging, filter replacement, and crew acceptance before considering a larger department purchase.
Your Department Evaluation Includes
Evaluation Masks
Hands-on product evaluation with selected crew members.
5 Free Filters
Five filters included with each department evaluation mask.
Sizing Guidance
Help selecting appropriate RZM3 sizes for your evaluation crew.
Use & Limitations Information
Clear documentation to help departments evaluate appropriate use.
Crew Evaluation Scorecard
A consistent way to capture firefighter feedback during evaluation.
Direct RZ Support
Assistance before, during, and after your department evaluation.
A Simple Department Evaluation Process
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Tell Us About Your Department
Share your crew size, intended application, and contact information.
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RZ Reviews the Application
Our team helps determine whether the RZM3 is appropriate for evaluation.
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Evaluate With Your Crew
Gather practical feedback on comfort, fit, stability, and usability.
Qualified departments can receive department pricing and purchasing support after evaluation.
Start Your Evaluation
Request a Department Evaluation Kit
Tell us a little about your department and intended application. An RZ representative will follow up to help determine the appropriate next step.
Fire Department FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
Clear answers on certification, appropriate use, filtration, maintenance, department evaluation, purchasing, and international respiratory-protection options.
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Certification & Appropriate Use
Where the RZM3 fits—and where it does not.
Is the RZM3 NIOSH certified?
No. The standard RZM3 with F3 filtration is a premium reusable particulate-filtration mask and is not a NIOSH-certified respirator.
It should not be selected for a U.S. workplace application where OSHA, department policy, a respiratory-protection program, or another applicable requirement calls for a NIOSH-approved respirator.
Does the RZM3 replace SCBA?
No. The RZM3 does not replace SCBA and should never be presented or used as an alternative to SCBA where SCBA is required.
It is intended only for appropriate department-approved, non-IDLH applications where SCBA and required certified respiratory protection are not needed.
Where can firefighters use the RZM3?
Departments may evaluate the RZM3 for appropriate, non-IDLH particulate applications where department policy and the applicable respiratory-protection requirements do not require SCBA or another certified respirator.
Potential examples can include station and facility maintenance, dusty shop work, equipment maintenance, non-hazardous training, general outdoor particulate work, and certain post-incident cleanup activities after atmospheric assessment establishes appropriate conditions.
Department determination matters.
Conditions, contaminants, exposure levels, applicable
regulations, and department respiratory-protection policies
should be evaluated before use.
Can the RZM3 be used during structural firefighting?
No. The RZM3 is not intended for interior structural firefighting, active structural fire suppression, IDLH atmospheres, oxygen-deficient environments, or situations involving unknown contaminants.
Use department-required SCBA and certified respiratory protection for those environments.
Does active carbon protect against carbon monoxide or hazardous gases?
No. The active-carbon layer in applicable RZ filters is intended to help reduce nuisance organic odors. It should not be relied upon for protection from carbon monoxide, toxic gases, hazardous vapor concentrations, oxygen deficiency, or unknown atmospheric hazards.
Active carbon for nuisance-odor reduction is not equivalent to a gas-and-vapor cartridge selected under a workplace respiratory-protection program.
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Filtration & Performance
What departments should know about the F3 filter.
What is the filtration performance of the RZM3 F3 filter?
RZM3 F3 filters have demonstrated 99.9% particulate filtration down to 0.1 micron in RZ's filtration testing.
That performance specification describes the filter's tested particulate-filtration capability. It should not be confused with NIOSH certification or used to imply that the standard RZM3 is a NIOSH-approved respirator.
How does the F3 filter improve breathability?
The premium F3 high-flow filter is engineered to provide up to 50% better breathability than RZ's standard F1 filter while maintaining high particulate-filtration performance.
Reduced breathing resistance can be especially meaningful when crews are evaluating comfort and wearability during physically demanding, department-approved tasks.
Are filtration test results available?
Yes. Departments evaluating RZ products can request technical product information and available filtration test results for review.
This can help chiefs, safety officers, purchasing teams, and other stakeholders evaluate the product specifications before broader adoption.
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Fit & Maintenance
Sizing, filter changes, and routine care.
How is the RZM3 sized?
The RZM3 is offered in multiple sizes. Current RZM3 sizing uses Small, M/L, and XL, and RZ provides a sizing guide to help users select the appropriate shell and matching filter size.
Because proper fit affects comfort and filtration performance, departments should evaluate sizing with the actual firefighters who will be wearing the system rather than assuming one size will work for an entire crew.
How often should RZM3 filters be replaced?
Filter life depends on several factors, including particulate concentration, duration of exposure, breathing rate, humidity, and the specific work environment.
Replace the filter when it becomes visibly dirty, breathing resistance noticeably increases, or after significant particulate exposure. Filters are not washable and should be replaced rather than cleaned.
Department programs can standardize replacement.
Departments may choose a more conservative replacement
schedule based on their own exposure assessment and
maintenance procedures.
How is the RZM3 shell cleaned?
The reusable outer shell can be disassembled for cleaning. Remove the filter and other removable components before cleaning the shell according to RZ's care instructions.
Do not wash or clean the filter media. Filters should be replaced when they reach the end of their usable service life.
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Evaluation & Purchasing
How departments can evaluate and purchase.
Can our department test the RZM3 before adopting it?
Yes. RZ offers a Department Evaluation Program so qualified departments can evaluate the RZM3 with their own personnel before considering a larger purchase.
The evaluation process is intended to help departments assess sizing, comfort, stability during movement, breathability, eyewear fogging, filter replacement, cleaning, and overall crew acceptance.
Request a Department EvaluationDo you accept purchase orders?
Yes. RZ can work directly with fire departments and public agencies that purchase through a department purchase-order process.
Department buyers can contact RZ for purchasing assistance, product configuration, replenishment planning, and the documentation needed to support the order.
Is volume pricing available for departments?
Yes. Department-level and volume purchasing options are available. Pricing can depend on mask quantity, filter requirements, sizing mix, replenishment needs, and the scope of the department rollout.
RZ can work with the department after evaluation to develop an appropriate purchasing plan.
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Europe & UK
Certified options for international requirements.
Which RZ products are certified for Europe and the UK?
RZ offers separate certified respiratory-protection platforms for markets requiring EN 149 performance.
FFP2
RZM3 FFP2
CE-certified under EN 149. FFP2 requires at least 94% particulate filtration. RZ reports performance up to 98% filtration down to 0.3 micron for the RZM3 FFP2 configuration.
FFP3
RZ Pro FFP3
CE-certified under EN 149 with a minimum 99% particulate-filtration requirement, providing RZ's higher European certified protection level.
Certification requirements can vary by jurisdiction, employer, department policy, and task. European and UK departments should confirm the exact certification, marking, and protection level required for their intended application before deployment.
Is the standard U.S. RZM3 the same as the RZM3 FFP2?
No. These should be treated as distinct product configurations.
The standard RZM3 with F3 filtration is a high-performance reusable particulate mask but is not NIOSH certified. The RZM3 FFP2 is a separately certified configuration designed to meet the EN 149 FFP2 requirements applicable to its certified market.
Departments should purchase the product configuration that corresponds to the regulatory and respiratory-protection requirements of their location and intended use.
Still Evaluating?
Give your crew the opportunity to evaluate the RZM3 before
making a department-wide decision.
Request an Evaluation