CAFS have been used globally in ordinary combustible Class A fires due to their portability and rapid response characteristics.
Burner CAF systems can also be used to deliver Class B foam used for flammable liquids and hydrocarbons response. The versatility of these systems have been proven by field tested use in multiple applications. Suited for offshore oil and gas facilities, heliports and helidecks, small or large Rapid Response Vehicles, fuel pumping and storage locations, mining, marine vessels and boats, racetracks, fracking and frac tank protection, airports, forestry, parking garages, and emergency fire response for high density events.
CAF Systems Manufactured by Burner Fire Control
The performance of Compressed Air Foam Systems has been proven to more effectively suppress fires in a variety of environments.
Applications for heliport and helideck fire protection per CAP 437, shale liquids and gas fracking sites, refracking, land production facilities, offshore topside deck arrangements, and aviation related hazards have specifically been increasing adoption of increased fire fighting capabilities. Our hand-truck, cart and skid mounted hose reel foam systems are self contained and stored energy, eliminating the need for an outside agent or propulsion source. Units are designed and completed to the same standards as our full line dry chemical powder, and foam equipment to make them withstand the harshest environmental conditions.
CAFS Compressed Air Foam Systems are self contained stored-energy fire suppression units which have the added ability to inject compressed air into the foam solution to generate a powerful fire attacking and suppression foam. This type of foam has tighter and more dense bubble structure than pure water or standard foam solutions. This bubble structure allows the foam to adhere to vertical and horizontal surfaces as well as penetrate fires deeper before the bubbles are broken down, allowing the latent water to be more effective.
CAFS truly attacks all sides of the fire tetrahedron by smothering the fire with a “foam blanket”, thus preventing oxygen from combining with fuel. It diminishes the heat by insulating (using the trapped air within the bubble structure) and the bubbles actually reflect radiant heat, thus preventing excess heat from adding to the fire. This prevents additional fuel from reacting with the fire by providing a barrier. Finally, CAFS has been shown to disrupt the chemical reaction required for fire to continue. CAFS is 15 to 30 times more effective than water alone.
Stored Energy CAFS refers to the method used to dispense the compressed air foam. Burner systems utilize compressed air or nitrogen rather than pressurized air generated by an air compressor. This makes these systems “self contained”, and no external resources are required to actuate the system. In addition, the units can be quickly recharged to respond to additional hazards.
Burner designs and manufactures our full line of Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS), and have done so in-house for over 30 years. This allows us to offer a level of customization that is unmatched in the industry. There are several standard models and configurations available. Each system can be modified to meet customer specifications. We also have the capability to design and build completely customized systems to client specifications.
The US Army, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, and the US State Department has chosen our systems to protect many of their Forward Operating Bases in Iraq, Afghanistan, North Africa, Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. We are currently working with both military and civilian contractors to design and equip special purpose vehicles with crucial life saving fire suppression systems.
Portable Compressed Air Foam Fire Suppression Systems (16-30 gal)
CAFS 16
Suitable for rescue operations in small fire fighting vehicles, airports, and public buildings, heliport fire protection (CAP 437 Compliance), transportation fuel locations, refinery & petrochemical sites, coal mines
16 Gallon Portable Mobile Compressed Air System
Internally Coated Tank
Mounting: Heavy Duty Hand Truck
50 foot Discharge Range
CAFS 21-H
Suitable for rescue operations in small fire fighting vehicles, airports, and public buildings, heliport fire protection (CAP 437 Compliance), transportation fuel locations, refinery & petrochemical sites, coal mines
21 Gallon Portable Stationary Compressed Air Foam System
Internally Coated Tank
Mounting: Horizontal Stationary Rack
50 foot Discharge Range
CAFS 21-V
Suitable for rescue operations in small fire fighting vehicles, airports, and public buildings, heliport fire protection (CAP 437 Compliance), transportation fuel locations, refinery & petrochemical sites, coal mines
21 Gallon Portable Stationary Compressed Air Foam System
Internally Coated Tank
Mounting: Vertical Stationary Rack Mount for Compact Area
50 foot Discharge Range
CAFS 30
Suitable for rescue operations in ATV rapid response fire fighting vehicles, airports, public buildings, heliport fire protection (CAP 437 Compliance), transportation fuel locations, refinery & petrochemical sites
30 Gallon Portable Compressed Air Foam System with Hose Reel
Internally Coated Tank
Mounting: Heavy Duty 8-Wheeled Cart
75 foot Discharge Range
Semi-Portable Compressed Air Foam Fire Suppression Systems (60-200 gal)
CAFS 60
Suitable for rescue operations in fire fighting vehicles, airports, public buildings, heliport fire protection (CAP 437 Compliance), transportation fuel locations, refinery & petrochemical sites
60 Gallon Semi-Portable Compressed Air Foam System with Hose Reel
Internally Coated Tank
Mounting: Skid
75 foot Discharge Range
CAFS 60-P
Suitable for rescue operations in fire fighting vehicles, airports, public buildings, heliport fire protection (CAP 437 Compliance), transportation fuel locations, refinery & petrochemical sites
60 Gallon Semi-Portable Compressed Air Foam System with Hose Reel
Internally Coated Tank
Mounting: Skid
Designed with 1-1/2″ Pre-Connect with additional Lay-Flat Hose and Rack
75 foot Discharge Range
CAFS 60-M
Suitable for rescue operations in fire fighting vehicles, airports, public buildings, heliport fire protection (CAP 437 Compliance), transportation fuel locations, refinery & petrochemical sites
60 Gallon Semi-Portable Compressed Air Foam System with Hose Reel
Internally Coated Tank
Mounting: Skid
Military Package
75 foot Discharge Range
CAFS 100
Suitable for rescue operations in fire fighting vehicles, airports, public buildings, heliport fire protection (CAP 437 Compliance), transportation fuel locations, refinery & petrochemical sites
100 Gallon Semi-Portable Compressed Air Foam System with Hose Reel
Internally Coated Tank
Mounting: Skid
75 foot Discharge Range
CAFS 200
Suitable for rescue operations in fire fighting vehicles, airports, public buildings, heliport fire protection (CAP 437 Compliance), transportation fuel locations, mining, refinery & petrochemical sites
200 Gallon Semi-Portable Compressed Air Foam System with Hose Reel
