by 911Control | Jan 11, 2018 | Automobile, Challenging, Class D, Ethanol, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, Videos
Many of the fires firefighters respond to are car fires and today’s car fires must be approached with great caution. To make cars lighter for better fuel mileage, many components are made of Class D magnesium. Applying water or foam will cause a dangerous explosion...
by 911Control | Dec 27, 2017 | Challenging, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, Structure, Videos
This video shows the impressive Burn Back Resistance of F-500 Encapsulator Agent. Applied at only 1%, the wood won’t ignite, even with a 2000°F torch. One agent is all you need. You can use F-500 EA for Class A, B polar, B nonpolar, Class D, three-dimensional fires...
by 911Control | Nov 28, 2017 | Automobile, Challenging, Class D, Education, Ethanol, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, Landfill, Structure, Transformer, Videos
If you are concerned about firefighter cancer, you should be using F500 EA. If you are concerned about the environment, you should be using F500 EA. If you are concerned about lithium-ion battery car fires, you should be using F500 EA. If you are concerned about Class...
by 911Control | Oct 26, 2017 | Challenging, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control
This short video shows how effective F-500 Encapsulator Agent is on three-dimensional fires. Foam is not recommended for three-dimensional fires because it can’t create a blanket to smother the fire. In fact, NFPA 11 Annex A.1.1 states, “Foam is not...
by 911Control | Oct 18, 2017 | Challenging, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, Transformer, Videos
You have homes and businesses in your area with solar panels. Whether the building or the solar panels are on fire, you should be concerned. If the sun is shining, the panels are electrified. Be safe – use F-500 EA for all solar panel fires. ConEdison and FDNY found...
by 911Control | Oct 5, 2017 | Challenging, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control
Among the many modern challenges facing firefighters are Class C fires related to aging transformers in the United States, the growing use of lithium-ion batteries for energy storage and solar panels for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Facts:...
