{"id":1936,"date":"2018-04-20T15:36:23","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T15:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.websitepreview.dev\/?p=1936"},"modified":"2020-09-30T13:00:21","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T18:00:21","slug":"why-your-department-should-utilize-class-b-foam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/why-your-department-should-utilize-class-b-foam\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Department Should Utilize Class B Foam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every trained firefighter knows that different fires have different needs. Whether it\u2019s a rural or urban environment, a small or massive structure, each situation varies in how you\u2019ll work to extinguish a fire. <\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to fire fighting foam, it\u2019s the same story. Different classes of foams work with different classes of fires, and using the right foam is important. The wrong choice could cause a fire to take even longer to put out, or worse, not extinguish it at all. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your department may already be using Class A foams<\/a>, but how can Class B foams add to your fire safety equipment capabilities? Read on to find out. <\/span><\/p>\n

What separates Class A foam from Class B foam? <\/span><\/h2>\n

Simply put, Class A foams should be used for Class A fires while Class B foams should be used for Class B fires. While Class A fires are started by ordinary combustants like wood, Class B fires are started by flammable, combustible liquids<\/span><\/a> like oil and gas. Departments that respond to industrial calls will likely see Class B fires more often than others. Class B foam is similar to Class A foam in that both are mixed from concentrate, but Class B foam is mixed at a higher rate of 1%-6% volume by water. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fighting Class B fires is more dangerous, and so is using Class B foam. Though a necessary tool, there are some factors to consider: <\/span><\/p>\n