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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Tool for Battling the Blaze
December, 3 2005
Crestline, CA -
Firefighting is a tough
job! Launching a Direct Attack on a fire usually includes applying a thick
blanket of Class A Foam in an effort to suppress it. For burning or
ready-to-burn materials, Class A foam provides a barrier that cools, penetrates
and separates oxygen from the fuel source. Now these same fire retarding
qualities can last for hours, instead of minutes, making it a viable tool for
Indirect Attack.
In the wildland fire environment, Indirect Attack is a method of utilizing
suppression efforts a considerable distance from the fire’s active edge. Until
now, the firefighters relied upon fire breaks, cut with hand tools or Dozers.
Aerial activities include Helicopters and Air Tankers, dropping thousands of
gallons of retardant. But now each and every Fire Engine can
attempting to slow or stop the advancement of flames; with the aide of this new technology, Class A Foam
Class A foam can now be applied far in advance of an on-coming fire, making Class A foam a powerful tool for the firefighter, simply by using a new product called “DuraFoam”.
According to its inventor, Brent Gagermeier, DuraFoam is not intended to replace
current Class A foam; instead it provides an inexpensive way to enhance the
retardant properties of existing foams, by extending the effective duration and
increasing the weight of the foam structure, which makes it less susceptible to
the effects of wind. This new approach to fighting fires our gives firefighters
a useful tool for Structure Protection, Aerial Application, Fire Breaks and even
Mop-Up Operations. Basically, when ever a longer barrier of protection is
needed, DuraFoam can make this possible without the financial burden of having
to purchase additional equipment. Regardless of the type of system; aspirated,
injection or even CAFS - DuraFoam can transform minutes of protection into
hours. This new product gives firefighters a useful tool for Structure
Protection, Aerial Application, Fire Breaks and even Mop-Up Operations.
Basically, when ever a longer barrier of protection is needed, DuraFoam can make
this possible without the financial burden of having to purchase additional
equipment.
According to its inventor, Brent Gagermeier stated "having a versatile,
effective and affordable product were the development goals, but it was the
safety of our firefighter and the structures they treat that were the foundation
of the research. Unlike other products, DuraFoam will not cause severe skin
rashes, pose a threat to the eyes, make paint peel from a structure or curl
roofing shingles. Technology is finally catching up with the fire industry and
this could be the product that they've been waiting for... a safe and effective
way to "battle the blaze".
Information can be obtained by writing Brent Gagermeier, at
durafoam.tfg@gmail.com or by calling DuraFoam, at (909) 338-9424.
Energetech,LLC and Brent Gagermeier partnered together in October, of 2005.
Since then they have unveiled two new products for the fire industry. The
company offers various fire Foams, Gels and equipment.
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For More Information Contact:
Energetech, LLC
P.O. Box 6266
Tel: 909-338-9424
FAX: 909-338-9424
Internet:
info@durafoam.net