CAF

What is CAF?

Simple – Class A CAF is Foam === Water + Concentrate (=Sol) + Air + Agitation = Foam (Bubbles)

The difference between CAF and any other foam is that CAF uses Compressed Air – thus Compressed Air Foam.

Why?

CAF is high energy, tiny bubbles designed to be thrown some distance for extreme rapid cooling of fire.

To find out how CAF works, start with the Intro to CAF Basics and work from there.

If you already have a working knowledge of CAF, check out the Advanced Topics Section. 

And, if you have questions, you need only ASK!!!

Basic CAFS Operations – Let’s Make CAF

The basic operation of a basic CAF system: NOTE: It is not recommended that fire personnel attempt to operate a CAF System on or off a fire scene without prior thorough knowledge of A-Foam basics and without the expressed permission from the local authority having jurisdiction. Prior to operating the CAF system, obtain permission from …

CAF Basics

Intro to CAF Basics Let’s start with the basics and build your CAF IQ. CAF FACTSCAF is Foam (High energy)Foam is Bubbles!!Bubbles is Water!!  Bubbles have an increased (STMR) surface area over water drops to absorb heat faster! And that’s all there is!!! A-FOAM REFERSHER CompressedAirFoam.com is based on prior knowledge of Class A Foam. …

CAF – Advanced Topics

Introduction: Welcome to Advanced Topics. If you have mastered the basics, it’s time to expand the knowledge base – this is where the fun begins. You know how to operate the system and make foam, and How to NOT damage the system. Now, it’s time to see what the system and CAF can and cannot …

CAF Nozzles

What is in the hose? For water operations, there is a solid water stream in the hose. Without a nozzle, a straight stream exits the hose. A fog nozzle is used to shred the solid stream into drops. It will also allow you to adjust the flow pattern. For CAF operations, the water (W), concentrate …

How NOT to Destroy a CAF System

Now that you are ready to play with the CAF system, lets discuss ways a system can be destoyed and the simple methods to avoid this occurance. As previously discussed in the CAF Basics, a CAF system is basically three systems combined to mix foam – W (Water Pump) + Conc (Proportioner Pump) (=Solution)  + …