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Low, Medium, and High Expansion Foam Systems
1. Introduction: Foam systems use Low, Medium, and High Expansion foam concentrates to discharge foam into protected areas. Finished foam is a stable mass of small bubbles of lower density than most flammable liquids and water. Foam is a blanketing and cooling agent that is produced by mixing air into a foam solution that contains [...]
Determining Water Supply Requirements for Rural Firefighting
An underlying firefighting assumption building codes make is that firefighting measures (full time or volunteer) are available to all buildings. Building codes do not assume that a specific level of firefighting protection will be provided (i.e. minimum equipment available, water capacity, pumping capacity, manpower, response time, etc.). The code assumes that between 10-30 minutes could [...]
Dealing with Vehicle Accidents Involving Radioactive Materials (Part 2 of 2)
Please note this blog is a continuation, if you have not read the first part please click here to be redirected to part 1 of 2. Casualties Immediate action should be taken to administer medical attention as required, and they should be safely removed from the hot zone. Paramedics and the admitting hospital should be [...]
Dealing with Vehicle Accidents Involving Radioactive Materials (Part 1 of 2)
Although an unlikely event, Fire Departments may have to respond to an emergency involving Class 7 radioactive materials. Many larger departments have Hazmat teams that are fully equipped and trained to manage this type of incident. This article is being provided to assist rural departments that do not have the in-house Hazmat teams available to [...]
Fire Protection Measures – Available When Needed? Part 2
This blog 'Fire Protection Measures - Available When Needed' is Part 2 of 2. Link to Part 1 is --> here. Fire protection features, such as: fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire separations, portable extinguishers, etc., installed in a facility are provided with the hope that they never have to perform the functions for which [...]