Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS. A fire suppression system where compressed air is added to water and a foaming agent. By agreement, Purchaser may substitute a CAFS or functional equivalent in lieu of the tank truck, trailer or fire extinguishers, provided it meets or exceeds the following specifications and requirements:
Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS. A fire suppression system where compressed air is added to water and a foaming agent. By agreement, Contractor may substitute a CAFS or functional equivalent in lieu of the tank truck, trailer or fire extinguishers, provided it meets or exceeds the following specifications and requirements: 1. Variable foam expansion ratio – 10:1 to 20:1. 2. Units shall be kept fully charged with air; water and foam concentrate as recommended by the manufacturer and have the appropriate tools to service the system. 3. The unit shall contain enough energy to empty tank and clear hose prior to exhausting propellent. 4. The unit shall be capable of being completely recharged within 10 minutes. 5. When used on cable yarding landings, the unit shall be outfitted for immediate attachment to carriage and transported without damage to the unit. Fire extinguishers required for Hot Saws, Masticators and similar equipment identified in Section B. above may be substituted with a 3 gallon CAFS. Tank truck, trailer or equivalent may be substituted with a 30 Gallon CAFS with at least 550 feet of one inch hose and an adjustable nozzle with enough water, air and foam concentrate for at least one recharge. This equipment and accessories shall also be deliverable to a fire in the area of operations and subject to the requirements for each specific activity level identified in K-H.2.2#. L. Communications Contractor shall furnish a serviceable communications system such as a telephone, radio-telephone, radio system or satellite phone connecting each operating side within the Contract Area with Contractor's headquarters, and capable of notifying Forest Service within 15 minutes of discovery of any fires on the Contract Area or along Contractor’s haul route. When such headquarters is at a location which makes communication to it clearly impractical, Forest Service may agree to a reasonable alternative notification method. A Citizen’s Band (CB)radio is not acceptable communications. M. Cable Yarding Tank Unit When all or part of Included Timber will be harvested by a long span (over 1,500 feet)cable yarding operation, Contractor shall provide at each active cable yarding landing a tank truck, trailer or acceptable CAFS substitute which can be lifted and transported by the carriage. The unit shall meet the same requirements as specified for the tank truck, trailer or approved CAFS substitute. N.
Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS. A fire suppression system where compressed air is added to water and a foaming agent. By agreement, Contractor may substitute a CAFS or functional equivalent in lieu of the tank truck, trailer or fire extinguishers, provided it meets or exceeds the following SAMPLE T e m p Sea Level 1000 Feet 2000 Feet 3000 Feet 4000 Feet 5000 Feet 6000 Feet 7000 Feet 8000 Feet 9000 Feet 10000 Feet 5 5 179 23 174 23 16 9 23 165 22 161 22 157 22 153 22 150 21 146 21 142 21 139 21 7 0 175 23 171 23 16 6 22 162 22 158 22 154 22 150 21 147 21 143 21 139 21 136 20 8 5 171 23 168 23 16 3 22 159 22 155 22 151 21 147 21 144 21 140 21 136 20 133 20 1 0 0 168 23 164 23 15 9 22 155 22 152 22 148 21 144 21 141 21 137 20 133 20 131 20 PSI GP M PS I G P M PS I GP M PSI GPM PSI GPM PSI GPM PSI GPM PSI GPM PSI GPM PSI GPM PSI GPM G.P.M. Horizontal Range Straight Stream 10 38 feet
Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS. A fire suppression system where compressed air is added to water and a foaming agent. By agreement, Contractor may substitute a CAFS or functional equivalent in lieu of the tank truck, trailer or fire extinguishers, provided it meets or exceeds the following specifications and requirements: 1. Variable foam expansion ratio – 10:1 to 20:1. 2. Units shall be kept fully charged with air; water and foam concentrate as recommended by the manufacturer and have the appropriate tools to service the system. 3. The unit shall contain enough energy to empty tank and clear hose prior to exhausting propellent. 4. The unit shall be capable of being completely recharged within 10 minutes. 5. When used on cable yarding landings, the unit shall be outfitted for immediate attachment to carriage and transported without damage to the unit. Fire extinguishers required for Hot Saws, Masticators and similar equipment identified in Section B. above may be substituted with a 3 gallon CAFS. Tank truck, trailer or equivalent may be substituted with a 30 Gallon CAFS with at least 550 feet of one inch hose and an adjustable nozzle with enough water, air and foam concentrate for at least one recharge. This equipment and accessories shall also be deliverable to a fire in the area of operations and subject to the requirements for each specific activity level identified in K-H.2.2#.
Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS. Add $20.00/hr to the base engine rate listed below for 32 any engine equipped with a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) meeting the following 33 minimum capacity, 40 CFM @ 100 PSI, to cover the cost of foam based on an application rate 34 of three tenths of one percent @ 25gpm and additional equipment. The CAFS unit does not 35 have to be ordered and the rate is paid from minute one. The approving agency will replace 36 any foam used at an incident from the State Cache, if not available at the incident. If the foam is 37 unavailable, an S number needs to be requested by completing a General Message form and 38 submitting it to the Rural Fire Assistance Specialist or Supply Unit Leader. The items should 39 also be noted on the CTR with the equipment and the cost statement. It will be reimbursed at 40 the current GSA rate. 41 42 Fire Gel or Class A Foam used on wildfires within the state will be replaced on the fire. If the 43 supply unit does not stock gel or class A foam, the contractor can request replacement through 44 the State supply cache or xxxx the State for the gel or foam used.
Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS. A fire suppression system where compressed air is added to water and a foaming agent. By agreement, Purchaser may substitute a CAFS or functional equivalent in lieu of the tank truck, trailer or fire extinguishers, provided it meets or exceeds the following specifications and requirements: 1. Variable foam expansion ratio – 10:1 to 20:1. 2. Units shall be kept fully charged with air; water and foam concentrate as recommended by the manufacturer and have the appropriate tools to service the system. SAMPLE G.P.M. Horizontal Range Straight Stream 10 38 feet
