Fighting Fires with FoamFighting Fires with Foam provides advice on different foams, foam proportioning systems, and the use of foams for large-scale fires involving flammable liquids. The authors cover foam application for spill fires, tanker truck fires, aircraft fires, bulk storage tank fires, and three-dimensional fires. The book also includes vital guidelines for: Foam compatibility and whether to use aspirated foam. Specialized foam systems and foam vehicles. Foam-application safety considerations. |
Contents
Foam Concentrates | 16 |
Foam Application | 52 |
Hydraulics | 100 |
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