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Elevated Waterway and Cabin Skin Penetration Technology Fire suppression techniques were validated for the most effective application of fire extinguishing agents used for postcrash pool fires. The best application was an attacking technique which deploys the boom in an initial low-angle attack mode, first sweeping across the selected pool fire area, then raising the elevated device to a high-angle position for far reaching fire areas. This can usually be accomplished without moving the rescue vehicle very far from its initial attack setup point. Another benefit of the low-angle application is the increased visibility provided by getting the agent low and away from the vehicle. A typical roof turret agent application will result in a restricted view and agent running down the vehicles windshield. See the pictures: Contact Project Lead: Keith Bagot, ATO-P (formerly AAR-411) Last Update: 04/17/07 |