Compressed Air Foam for Structural Fire Fighting: A Field Test, Boston,Massachusetts

摘要

The overall objective of the test program was to evaluate the effectiveness andsuitability of compressed air foam system (CAFS) as a fire fighting agent in an urban environment. The analysis was intended to weigh the costs and benefits of installing CAFS on urban apparatus, the relative effectiveness of CAFS versus water for interior and urban fire suppression, and the positive and negative operational characteristics of CAFS that would influence a decision on whether or not to install CAFS on new vehicles. An important consideration of the study was to identify any critical deficiencies or potential hazards that would cause CAFS to be considered unsuitable for urban use or that would require special precautions.