As familiar as the subject of water flow may be to some, there are still those that do not have the opportunity to apply it daily. As a result, they may not be as familiar with water flow as those of us who do. One comment that I often hear is that fixed and selectable […]
During a hose and nozzle demonstration, you have one goal: find the right solution for your fire department. You can expect your sales rep to guide you through the selection process with expert insight and advice. Everyone will conduct their demonstration a little bit differently, but in general, they should all start with the nozzle. […]
If your facility issues Hot Work permits, it is imperative that you have the right tools on hand for incipient fire suppression. Find 16 Considerations for Your Hot Work Prevention Program Here. Below are three tools from Task Force Tips that we recommend adding to your standard tool kit for incipient fire suppression whenever Hot […]
“We’re trying to figure out what is the best and most cost effective setup for our foam system because the new Class A and Class B foam concentrate isn’t going through our current system. We’re looking at a foam eductor system, but our eductors are 40+ years old. I’m looking for an eductor that will […]
How Does a Firefighting Foam Eductor Work? In-line foam eductors work on the Venturi Principle. This principle uses extreme pressure loss inside the eductor to allow foam concentrate to flow up a pickup tube and into your water stream to create foam solution. How to Make the Best Quality Firefighting Foam Establish 200 PSI at […]
What is an Automatic Nozzle? An automatic firefighting nozzle is a variable flow, constant pressure nozzle capable of building a set amount of pressure within its flow range. The nozzle does this with a spring-loaded baffle that automatically alters the opening size at the exit of the nozzle. This allows it to build the appropriate […]
Are you considering foam eductors but wondering how to choose the right size and type for your crew? Let Brian “Pods” Podsiadlik walk you through a few considerations before you decide. What Should You Consider when Choosing a Foam Eductor? When you select your eductor and starting using it, you should confirm four things: Your […]
Have you ever needed to know the GPM range of your firefighting nozzle? What about the differences between fixed and automatic nozzles? Learn more with Brian “Pods” Podsiadlik as he discusses GPM ranges, fixed firefighting nozzles, and automatic firefighting nozzles. How do You Get the GPM Range of your Firefighting Nozzle? The GPM range of […]
Are you wondering which of our nozzles can be used with alcohol resistant foams? Let Brian “Pods” Podsiadlik give you a brief explanation, including some information on the Bubblecup! What is the Bubblecup? Bubblecup is a firefighting nozzle that has a built-in foam aspirating feature. This feature allows you to slide a sleeve forward for […]
A key component of successful fireground application of compressed air foam is using a high-performance nozzle. Nozzle selection plays an important role in your fire department’s Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) implementation program. During the nozzle selection process, buy-in from your firefighting teams on a final nozzle choice is challenging yet critical. Today, nozzle selection […]
When evaluating nozzles for use with CAFS, there are four criteria that affect firefighter safety and firefighting efficiency. These are target delivery rate, finished foam quality, stream reach, and nozzle reaction force. Before we discuss each of these, let’s quickly discuss the use of Class A foam with a compressed air foam system. Class A […]
Most firefighters are familiar with nozzle aspirated foam systems (NAFS) and how they deliver foam to the fire. Another method of foam delivery is the compressed air foam system (CAFS). The following is a brief introduction to CAFS and how they work. Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) With a CAFS apparatus, there is no need […]
Nozzle Aspirated Foam Systems (NAFS) To produce finished foam for application onto fire, four basic items are required: water, foam concentrate, air, and mechanical agitation. When all four components are brought together in the correct amounts, finished foam (the media applied to the fire or fuel surface) is produced. Nozzle Aspirated Foam Systems (NAFS) have […]
The MID-FORCE Nozzle is an automatic flow, dual pressure fire nozzle with a switch on the baffle that moves it from red mode to blue mode. In this video, Brian “Pods” Podsiadlik explains what this switch does, what red and blue means, and gives examples of when you might use each mode. What is the […]
Right tool, right job. Combination nozzles and fog patterns are not right for every situation. This story is an example of when it works. “What am I going to tell his mother?” Bill and Rhett Wallace responded to a mutual aid call for a neighboring department. On scene, the father and son found themselves on different […]