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The textbook answer to the difference between "wet & dry" has more to do with the ratio of air to water (simplified). Here is what we use as our definitions:CAFS Foam Types according to NFPA 1145:
• WET- High water content. Can range from an expans…
Claudio,
In the recent years, there has been an effort to teach and explain the uses of "wet" foam and "dry" foam streams in CAFS operations. There is still many different opinions in this concept and may different theoretical numbers to the stream…
Here in my department, we currently use a hose "bundle" system that utilizes two bundles: one 100' 1 3/4" and one 150' 1 3/4 which connect to a gated wye for the purpose of reaching any fire that is beyond the reach of our racklines.
All of our com…
Clyde,
Which manufacturer is you runit made by? I have heard this same situation from one of our surrounding area departments. What is has to do with their system is the CAFS inductor. It has pressure differential requirements that are similar to a…
This Group will be discussing the use of Class "A" Foam as well as CAFS.
This group has to do with anything that would do with HazMat Training or News.
Profile Information
- Residence.
- Hutto Texas
- Department:
- Travis County ESD#2- Pflugerville FD
- Title/rank:
- Lieutenant
- Years of public service:
- 10
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- TCFP Officer I, Instructor III, HazMat Tech, Driver/operator
- Topics you provide training for:
- Hazmat, Driver/operator, CAFS
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 11:21am on July 15, 2009,
Sean Stumbaugh said…
- Hey Mike,
We have CAFS on all of our first out engines. We have never received any formal training on using CAFS for interior operations. We know how to make water, foam and air come out, but we are looking for an opinion on the actual application of CAF on interior fires. From what I have read I think we should be using foam, but not at reduced flows. I am getting the finishing touches on an SOP and lesson plans for drills coming up in August.
I thought maybe you would like to chime in on how much water you actually flow with CAFS in 1 3/4" and 2 1/2" lines.
Any help is appreciated!
Sean
Also: check out the pictures on my page. The fire that is shown was fought using CAFS. The first line off was a 2 1/2" CAFS line. The knock down was quick and we made a good stop. We were however attacking from defensive positions. We did stop it from getting inside the house.
Take care!
- At 3:29pm on April 17, 2009,
Les Stephens said…
- Congratulations on the new kid!!! Yes, we are teaching two classes this year, Suspended Ceilings and Tricks of the Trade. We leave on Monday and come back next Saturday. Stay safe, and keep in touch.
- At 6:21pm on April 9, 2009,
Les Stephens said…
- Doing well, how have you been? I haven't been as involved in the Association stuff so I haven't seen you in a while.
- At 9:29am on April 3, 2009,
Nick Perkins said… - Get your pic up man!
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