by 911Control | Nov 14, 2016 | Challenging, 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:...
by 911Control | Nov 7, 2016 | Challenging, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, Videos
FPA 11, Annex A.1.1 – “Foam is not suitable for three-dimensional flowing liquid fuel fires or for gas fires.” This impressive video shows a simulation of a jet engine cowling fire, which is a typical three-dimensional flowing liquid fuel fire....
by 911Control | Aug 30, 2016 | Automobile, Challenging, Class D, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, News
Last week, we shared a video showing the new TKO Nozzle (Turbo Knockdown and Overhaul) extinguishing a car fire using only a few ounces of F-500 Encapsulator Agent in about ten seconds. Think about how you could use this nozzle for rapid deployment using a 1 ½” hand...
by 911Control | Aug 22, 2016 | Automobile, Challenging, Class D, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, Spill Control, Spill Control, Videos
We call it a “TKO Nozzle,” short for Turbo Knockdown and Overhaul nozzle. Two liters of F-500 Encapsulator Agent is attached to the nozzle for rapid attack on intermediate sized fires. Two models are available with 20 gpm (75 liters/minute) and 35 gpm (130...
by 911Control | Aug 16, 2016 | Challenging, Class A Foam, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, Videos
For Three-dimensional Fires, You Need F-500 Encapsulator Agent NFPA 11, Annex A.1.1 – “Foam is not suitable for three-dimensional flowing liquid fuel fires or for gas fires.” This excellent video shows a demonstration at a refinery in Italy of a...
by 911Control | Jul 30, 2016 | Challenging, Class A Foam, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control
Fiberglass boat fires can be a challenge for water or foam. Water mostly evaporates from the intense heat and since boats are a three-dimensional fire, foam has trouble forming a blanket. And foam doesn’t cool! F-500 Encapsulator Agent not only encapsulates fuel and...
