Author: Aaron Jones

Fire Water Management – why is it so important?

Water is cheap, plentiful and an effective firefighting resource. It is widely used to tackle fires, though there are several exceptions where foam or another extinguishing product is necessary – one being where the fire involves flammable liquids, due to the following reasons: water has a density greater than most flammable liquids and sinks below the surface of the liquid before it can have a significant impact on the fireSome burning liquids become extremely hot and can cause water to boil...