All items in the library either support the informatiion on the site’s pages, or augments the web pages with additional information to support the use of Class A Foam and CAF in firefighting.
U of A – Center for Firefighter Health Collaborative Research
The Center for Firefighter Health Collaborative Research works with firefighters and fire departments to study the occupational health risks that firefighters face. Our research gathers data that will inform decisions, practices, and policies to keep firefighters safer and healthier.
The Center builds on years of firefighter health research conducted by Zuckerman College of Public Health faculty in close collaboration with fire departments, research that has already had a lasting positive impact on firefighter health.
Jumpseat – Fire Ground Carcinogen Reduction Using Class A CAFS
Check out this episode of The Jumpseat. This week’s topic is fire ground carcinogen reduction using Class A CAFS. Reddick IL Fire Dept Deputy Chief Gary Baum discusses his research using CAFS both for fire attack and firefighter decon. – Facebook – https://fb.watch/2ao1h0Rt-L– Dec 2020
Reduction of Carcinogens via the use of Class A CAF!!
2019 ICAFS Presentation – Gary Baum, Deputy Chief – Redding, IL
Topic: “The Potential Reduction of FireFighter Exposure to Carbon Based Carcinogens in Structure Fires Through the Use of Class A Compressed Air Systems”
Click here for PDF Version – >Baum EFO ICAFS 2019 to View/Download the ICAFS PowerPoint presentation
