Halon or AFFF
10-02-2002, 11:37 PM
#2
Instructor
Halon is the better choice for doing the least amount of damage.
For electrical fires, Halon is best.
For fuel related fires, AFFF is best.
I know because I'm a Fire Captain, for Califonia's largest fire department.
For electrical fires, Halon is best.
For fuel related fires, AFFF is best.
I know because I'm a Fire Captain, for Califonia's largest fire department.
10-03-2002, 01:15 AM
#3
Firecapt. Matt,
Since we run with windows open and Halon is best for enclosed areas like being in a phone booth, don't you think AFFF is the way to go? Do you think AFFF would cause more engine damage like water on a hot block causing cracking vs. halon. Does the AFFF prevent the re-ignition of fire from say a smothered fire re-ignited from fuel on a hot header?
TIA
Bob
Since we run with windows open and Halon is best for enclosed areas like being in a phone booth, don't you think AFFF is the way to go? Do you think AFFF would cause more engine damage like water on a hot block causing cracking vs. halon. Does the AFFF prevent the re-ignition of fire from say a smothered fire re-ignited from fuel on a hot header?
TIA
Bob
