Foam and Foam Systems

Jun. 17, 2013

Article

Fire Chief

Knockdown results justify Wis. department's CAFS purchase

A Wisconsin department in a tourist community looks at three fires to determine the benefits of CAFS -- and the subsequent training needs....More
Apr. 3, 2013

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Hands-on foam training

Prior to live fire training in a reusable burn building, students become familiar with nozzle and hoseline handling during the hands-on portion of a CAFS Strategy and Tactics workshop
Apr. 3, 2013

Article

Fire Chief

How to get the most out of foam training (with related video)

The benefits of Class A foam and CAFS implementation are proportional to firefighters’ hands-on training with it....More
Mar. 25, 2013

Article

Fire Chief

How to use Class A foam at vehicle fires

Vehicle fires can be challenging, as they often involve longer response times to remote locations on the highway. They also are likely to occur in areas without a convenient water source. In those cases, using Class A foam can be beneficial....More
Oct. 9, 2012

Article

Fire Chief

IAFC Councils Compares Water-Enhancing Technology, CAFS

Last October, members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Technology and Wildland Fire Policy councils attended two-days of testing at TEEX’s Brayton Fire Training Field. Day one consisted of aerial drops for the TetraKO water-enhancing technology, simulating aerial operations in a wildland utilizing a Fire Boss single engine tanker....More
Jun. 8, 2012

Article

Fire Chief

10 Reasons to Consider CAFS

While compressed-air foam systems have their roots in wildland fire operations, the technology has proved to be a revolutionary breakthrough in structural firefighting. What follows is a thumbnail sketch of the advantages found in deploying CAFS for the structure fire attack....More
May 2, 2012

Commentary

Fire Chief

A Foam Authority Solicits Input, Participation

Class A foam is a very effective tool which can increase dramatically the efficiency of both firefighting and exposure-protection efforts. It has been in use for decades, first gaining popularity in the wildland community and then shortly after moving into the structural arena. Indeed, the use of foam in structural firefighting was covered in the 1950s training film The Nozzleman, produced by Iowa State University....More
May 2, 2012

Commentary

Fire Chief

Could Using Foam Reduce Firefighter Cancer?

Next time you see thick, black smoke, ask yourself whether you are a cancer warrior. If all it takes is learning new tactics or trying new technology, isn’t it worth it?...More
May 2, 2012

Article

Fire Chief

How to Choose the Right Foam Nozzle

Choosing the right nozzle for a Class A foam application depends on a deep understanding of its benefits and limitations....More
May 2, 2012

Article

Fire Chief

How to Choose the Right Foam for the Fireground

There are many variables that determine whether the use of foam on the fireground will be a help or a hindrance....More