The Compressed Air Foam Systems Handbook is the bible on the use of compressed air foam for structure and wildland urban interface fire fighting. It is intended as the primary text for all personnel needing to develop new knowledge and skill levels required to efficiently adopt and use this new technology. With an easy-to-read format and over 350 color photos, this text covers changes in strategy and tactics that are vital to optimize the use of CAFS to meet the objectives of increased firefighter safety and reduced property damage. The author incorporates real-world lessons learned from over 20 years of fireground experience with the application of compressed air foam.It covers several case studies of structure fire attack using CAFS; how to choose which nozzle works best; a sample SOP on calculating compressed air foam delivery rate for structure fire fighting; CAFS effects on fire origin and cause investigations and common sense ideas for an effective departmental CAFS implementation strategy. This manual has high value for chief officers, training officers, line firefighters, pump operators and arson investigators. |
