by 911Control | Dec 21, 2015 | Automobile, Challenging, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, News, Videos
Firefighters should know it is not safe to apply plain water or foam to car fires. Modern cars have magnesium components that can include steering columns, seat frames, door frames, dashboards and transmission housings that explode violently as the high temperatures...
by 911Control | Dec 19, 2015 | Automobile, Ethanol, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, News, Spill Control, Videos
Everyone knows F-500 Encapsulator Agent can quickly extinguish three-dimensional fires, Class A, B and even Class D fires, and can render gasoline and diesel fuel nonflammable, but what about polar solvents, like ethanol? In this video, the firefighter takes E85,...
by 911Control | Dec 19, 2015 | Challenging, Class A Foam, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, News
F-500 Encapsulator Agent excels at complex, three –dimensional fires where two or more Classes of fire are involved, because F-500 EA can be used on Class A, B, D and even some Class C fires. Tires are a Class A fire, but as they burn, they give up oil, becoming a...
by 911Control | Jul 23, 2015 | News
Class is in Session There are four main classes of fire. We know these are class A, B, C, and D. The classes are meant to establish clear guidelines about what fuel is being consumed. Class A are common materials (wood, paper, etc.) class B is made up of liquids like...
by 911Control | Jul 21, 2015 | Class A Foam, News
In addition to F-500 Encapsulator Agent, HCT manufactures Pinnacle firefighting foams. The Class A foam produces a thick, durable, blanket and is perfect for everyday firefighting. Pinnacle AFFF is known for fast knockdown and excellent spreading characteristics. For...
by 911Control | Jul 14, 2015 | Automobile, Education, F-500 Encapsultor Agent, Fire Control, News, Structure, Videos
Making Water More Effective Water versus fire. The everlasting struggle between elements. When fighting a fire, water cools down the source (fuel) of the flames and with enough water, you can douse any fire and remove the heat from the fuel. The problem with...
