TB 88 COMPRESSED AIR FOAM BRUSH PATROL APPARATUS

Question 1

TB 88 COMPRESSED AIR FOAM BRUSH PATROL APPARATUS

Low expansion ratios have a wide range of application including flame knockdown, immediate wetting and mop-up

Medium expansion ratios are suited for putting down barriers, exposure protection and some mop-
up applications.

High expansion ratios are effective insulators and suited for exposure protection.

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Question 2

TB 88 COMPRESSED AIR FOAM BRUSH PATROL APPARATUS

Recommended foam mixtures range from .1% (I gallon concentrate to 1000 gallons of water) to 1% (1 gallon concentrate to 100 gallons water).

Answer 2

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Question 3

TB 88 COMPRESSED AIR FOAM BRUSH PATROL APPARATUS

Exposure protection

A 1/2” foam layer is appropriate. Apply foam until it begins to slough off.

Answer 3

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Question 4

TB 88 COMPRESSED AIR FOAM BRUSH PATROL APPARATUS

.1% Class “A” Foam mixture is utilized for aerial water drops on brush fires. The .1% mixture results from adding approximately 1/3 of a gallon of concentrate to the helicopter water tank after the tank is filled with water.

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Question 5

TB 88 COMPRESSED AIR FOAM BRUSH PATROL APPARATUS

Brush Patrol

a. 150 gallon water tank b. 10 gallon foam tank
c. Water pump capacity of 50 gpm
d. Air compressor capacity of 50 cfm

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Question 6

TB 88 COMPRESSED AIR FOAM BRUSH PATROL APPARATUS

The 4WD HIGH mode can be engaged with the vehicle moving up to speeds of 55 mph. Do not engage the 4WD HIGH mode above speeds of 55 mph and/or if the front wheels are slipping.

Answer 6

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