register

Friday, November 20, 2009

Gel & Foam Delivery

With the challenges posed by fighting wildland fires, agencies are always on the look out for technologies that will make more effective use of their resources. Class A foam has helped make better use of those limited resources, and now water-enhancing gel products are emerging. During the recent California fires, these products were used to protect structures, provide wet lines to back up firing operations and suppress fire. The gels were delivered by ground engines, water tenders, helicopters and fixed-wing water scooping air tankers. As in the early days of foam, gel had problems with ground applications such ...

To continue reading this article, please register or login – it’s quick and free…

Member Login

Enter your email address below, and we'll email your password.

Are cookies enabled in your browser?

This site uses cookies and session data to keep track of your name and preferences while you're logged in. You cannot login without enabling cookies.

One Step Registration

Fill out the form below for instant access to the page you’ve requested.

Website members also receive access to our entire archive and may apply for a complimentary subscription to our print magazine.

All fields are required Personal Info
  Required Must be a valid email
  Required Passwords must match
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required

Fire Chief Magazine


Submit the form for instant access to the page you've requested.

 

Read an exclusive interview with the former Director of the Department of Homeland Security as he discusses the perils facing our first responder community.

Recent Comments

Powered by Disqus

 

 

Resource Center

Events Advertise JobZone RSS
October 2009 FIRE CHIEF Cover

Featured Links