Hazards of Halon

[john szalay]

>Good Lord, what have I done? Are the GMC gods listening? I've added another
>Device of Danger to my motorhome -- a Halon fire extinguisher! |:-o
>
>Now, consider foam as an alternative: At least, it can be good for you once
>it's used. It's full of protien.
>Most big fire departments and many airports have foam equipment.

One more thing to consider, IIRC: Protein foam is rarely used any longer,
the shelf life is one year or perhaps two,

Most fire depts now used AFFF foam. it has an unlimited shelf life and
can be used with most liquid fires. There are some depts stock an alcohol
based foam for "special" hazard locations.
I know we no longer use protein foam and have,nt for the 20+ years that
I have been a firefighter.

John Szalay
73 Painted Desert.

 

[darren paget]

Hey, A fellow firefighter. Where do you hail from. I am from Calgary, Alberta.
Been on the job 17 years. Good to meet you. Darren

> >Good Lord, what have I done? Are the GMC gods listening? I've added another
> >Device of Danger to my motorhome -- a Halon fire extinguisher! |:-o
> >
> >Now, consider foam as an alternative: At least, it can be good for you once
> >it's used. It's full of protien.
> >Most big fire departments and many airports have foam equipment.
>
> One more thing to consider, IIRC: Protein foam is rarely used any longer,
> the shelf life is one year or perhaps two,
>
> Most fire depts now used AFFF foam. it has an unlimited shelf life and
> can be used with most liquid fires. There are some depts stock an alcohol
> based foam for "special" hazard locations.
> I know we no longer use protein foam and have,nt for the 20+ years that
> I have been a firefighter.
>
> John Szalay
> 73 Painted Desert.

 

[john szalay]

>Hi John Sounds like a Hungarian. Thats where I am from.
>Frank SW Indiana
>

Currently living in Louisville Ky
Pleasure Ridge Park Vol. Fire District

By way of Honolulu Hawaii

John Szalay
73 Painted Desert

BTW: another thing to consider concerning the use of Foam,
The foam is water mix, so the mixture HAS to be winterized or
cold weather capable. so another thing gets added to your winter
prep list......