I appreciate all of the technical rappeling, parachuting and evacu8 and similar hood devices information.

What I recall from various high-rise fires is the vision of people coming out of the building with soot on their nose & burning eyes.

A dust mask costs a few dollars & goggles a few more. I have to realize my financial situation and try to put it in perspective. How much smoke is going to enter through a dust mask? How effective are dust goggles? Any more ideas on dust masks & smoke goggles? What is the best, inexpensive smoke goggles? Is fogging really a problem?

Thank you!
Xavier Phx, AZ