# Emergency Fire Breathing Masks The 'LIFE CAS' Helps Wearers Avoid Smoke Inhalation By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-cas References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/life-cas-breathing-apparatus-for-escaping-fires-in-high-rise-buildings/) One of the most common killers in the event of a fire is [smoke inhalation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vape-detectors), so the conceptual 'LIFE CAS' has been developed to help offer those in high-rise buildings a way to safely survive. The device has been designed by Dominic Wigg and is suitable for wearers aged five and up to offer up to [15 minutes of air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ventete-ah1) to help them escape or wait for assistance. The devices could be implemented at strategic locations to help those who live or work in the building to easily find them in the event of an emergency. The 'LIFE CAS' mask has been designed in a bright, bold color that will allow it to be easily seen by emergency responders, while the [integrated torch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-torch) helps light the way in low-light scenarios. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Emergency Fire Breathing Masks:** The development of emergency fire breathing masks to prevent smoke inhalation in high-rise buildings. - **Safety in High-rise Buildings:** The need for innovative solutions to enhance safety in high-rise buildings during emergency situations. - **Visible and Accessible Emergency Equipment:** The importance of easily identifiable and conveniently located emergency equipment in buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Fire Safety Equipment:** The fire safety equipment industry can explore the production and distribution of emergency fire breathing masks. - **Construction and Building Management:** The construction and building management industry can integrate innovative safety features in high-rise buildings to protect inhabitants during emergencies. - **Emergency Response Services:** The emergency response services industry can collaborate with building owners to strategically deploy emergency equipment in high-rise buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md) - [Future-Focused Air-Filtering Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-in-sight.md) - [Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hussechuck-and-shield.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Easy-to-Use Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-fire-extinguisher-redesign.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [See-Through Medical Device Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunk-inhaler.md)