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Foam Tender

Foam Tender

Foam Tender – this is one of the more unusual apparatus operated by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Using a specialized foam (see below) combined with water, this rig is extremely useful when suppressing fires that are resistant to traditional water-based operations. Class A foams were developed in mid 1980s and were used when suppressing […]

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San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport AARF Rig

ARFF Rigs

An AARF or Airport Crash Rig – this is one of the very specialized apparatus stationed at airports in California. Originally called “Crash Rigs,” these fire engines are specifically designed to quickly suppress fire in the event of an aircraft accident. Traditionally, AARF rigs have included both Crash Fire Rescue (CFR) and Rapid Intervention Vehicles

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