South Australian Country Fire Service Promotions Unit

24 CAFS Appliance
2000L, 4WD Compressed Air Foam System Appliance

The 24 Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) appliance, carries around 2000 litres of water and has 4 wheel drive capability. This configuration allows the standard 24 stowage to be carried, as well as Breathing Apparatus and Structural firefighting tools and is fitted with a specialised foam mixing system.

This produces a foam and water mix which adheres to objects assisting in the cooling process, similar to a bubble bath.

Specifications

Each 24 CAFS appliance carries a basic set of equipment, which may include:

Breathing Apparatus x 2
Rubber Hose (Hose Reel)
25mm layflat hose
64 mm filler length
38 mm hose
64 mm hose
Suction hose
Foam
First Aid kit
Standpipe & key
Fire lighters
Rake hoe
Assorted extinguishers
Rope
Knapsacks
GRN radio
GRN hand held radio
VHF and /or UHF handhelds
Stop / Slow bats
Safety vests
Traffic Cones

Additional equipment listed below may be carried, depending on individual brigade requirements:

Haligan tool
Trauma Teddy
Absorbant material (for oil spills etc)
Chainsaw
Salvage sheet
GPS

Please Note: The above information is provided as an example of a typical appliance of this type. Actual equipment and configuration of appliances may vary to suit requirements of the station to which it belongs.

This Information was provided by the
SACFS Promotions Unit
http://www.fire-brigade.asn.au