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Compressed Air Foam System (FET_11)
DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.
RDF: fet_11.ttl
- Name
compressedAirFoamSystem- Attribute
- FET Fire Extinguishing Agent Type
- Definition
- Air-pressurized water (APW) style extinguisher that is charged with a foam solution and pressurized with compressed air.
- Description
- Generally used to extend a water supply in wildland operations. Used on class A fires and with very dry foam on Class B fires for vapor suppression.
- Synonyms
- CAFS
- Accepted
- 2013-10-18
- Allowed for
- ZI092 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Service
Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.