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Producing a Compressed Air Foam Producing a Compressed Air Foam Producing a Compressed Air Foam Producing a Compressed Air Foam StreamStreamStreamStream (CAFS)(CAFS)(CAFS)(CAFS)
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
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I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The Driver/Operator will produce a correctly proportioned foam fire stream using a
compressed air foam system (CAFS).
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
Given a fire apparatus equipped with a foam proportioning system, a compressed air
foam system (CAFS), the correct nozzles and equipment, the Driver/Operator shall produce a
correctly proportioned foam fire stream using the on-board compressed air foam system (CAFS).
IIIIII. II. II. II. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The Driver/Operator will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of
testing.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Fire department apparatus equipped with a foam proportioning system and a
compressed air foam system (CAFS)
B. Correct nozzles and equipment for producing a CAFS foam stream
C. Foam or practice foam
D. Water source
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd edition.
B. The Compressed Air Foam Systems Handbook (Dominic Colletti), 1st edition.
C. NFPA 1901, Chapter 22, pp. 1145 and 1150
D. Apparatus Operators Manual
PB 402.02N – Producing a Compressed Air Foam (CAFS) Stream Page 2 of 2
404.02N – Producing a Foam Fire Stream Using a
Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS)
Discipline: D/O
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TTTThe he he he Driver/OperatorDriver/OperatorDriver/OperatorDriver/Operator:::: (No partial points given)
A. Correctly sets the parking brake and engages the apparatus fire pump
before exiting the cab ............................................................................ P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
B. Ensures pump is in volumevolumevolumevolume (parallel) mode ............................................ P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
C. Opens tank-to-pump valve .................................................................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
D. Turns foam system on and selects the correct foam settings .................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
E. Engages the air compressor at engine idle ............................................. P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
F. Selects PSI mode on the governor and then selects pre-set mode ............ P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
G. Verbalizes to examiner the fire pump and compressor are equalized
at 100 psi ............................................................................................. P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
H. Opens the correct discharge and correctly positions the discharge
valve to produce a firefighting foam stream (wet CAFS)(wet CAFS)(wet CAFS)(wet CAFS) .......................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
I. Engages the air charging switch ............................................................. P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
J. Checks and monitors for the correct GPM flow on the foam system
display .................................................................................................. 5.0 _____
K. Correctly reverses the procedure to end CAFS foam pumping
operations ............................................................................................ P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
L. Verbalizes to the examiner the importance of engaging or disengaging
the air compressor at engine idle only .................................................... 5.0 _____
M. Verbalizes to the examiner the differences and use of “wet CAFS”
to “dry CAFS” foam streams ................................................................. 5.0 _____
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