Foam: There Is a Better Way to Do the Job

There is a better way to do the job: Deliver a proven foam concentrate with your water. Foams, especially those for Class A fires, are becoming more popular but yet are often misunderstood. This class addresses the basics you should know about purchasing, delivering, and using a proven foam solution. The benefits of using Class A foam and wetting agents are discussed. Videos illustrate the benefits of using a proven foam concentrate with your water.

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November 15, 2018
01:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
12:00 PM Central Standard Time
10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
18:00 Greenwich Mean Time

A certificate of attendance will be offered.

Approximately one hour.

Presented by:
Shawn Oke
Chief, Albemarle NC Fire Department

Shawn Oke is a 25-year veteran and chief of the Albemarle (NC) Fire Department. He has an associate degree in fire protection technology from Central Piedmont Community College, a bacheloe’s degree in fire engineering technology from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program. He is an at-large member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Safety, Health and Survival Section board of directors. He cofounded the Kill the Flashover project, in which he has been involved in extensive wetting agent research.

Sponsored by:
Hale Products

Hale Products, founded in 1914 by three Pennsylvania firefighters who believed they could build a better fire pump, is a worldwide marketer and manufacturer of fire and rescue equipment. The company has grown over its 100+ year history through new product innovation and strategic acquisitions to supply pumps, pump modules, foam systems, compressed air foam systems (CAFS), and electronic controls around the globe. 

Today, Hale along with Akron Brass, AWG, Class1 Electronics, Hurst, Godiva, Lukas, Vetter and Weldon combine to form IDEX Fire & Safety bringing an innovative approach to providing comprehensive life safety solutions within the markets and industries in which we operate to help save lives. ​

For more information please visit www.haleproducts.com.

 

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