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Author
Darley, P. C.
Title
Use of Class "A" Foam and Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) in Firefighting.
Coporate
W.S. Darley and Co., Melrose Park, IL
Journal
Foam Applications for Wildland and Urban Fire Management, Vol. 7, No. 2, 15-22, September 1995
Keywords
foam extinguishing systems | compressed air foam | fire fighting | aqueous forms | aqueous films
Identifiers
Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS); Class A foam; Water Expansion Pumping System (WEPS) - introduced in 1986 by W.S. Darley and Company; fuel classifications: Class A - wood, plastic, rubber; Class B - flammable liquids, greases, gases; Class C - electrical; Class D - flammable metals; what is Class A foam and how is it different from Class B (AFFF) foams; what are the advantages and disadvantages of using Class A foam; getting foam concentrate into the fire stream; adding air to create foam; advantages over aspirated foam; hose weights