Could CAFS-Equipped Chiefs Cars Be A Thing?

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I could see this being a thing that would work well in SOME situations/agencies, like utilities. It's really no different then having a fire extinguisher on board.

Very well written article for a civilian and a very good perspective by the agency(s) involved.

CEDAR FALLS | One of the city's SUV-mounted new compressed air foam units was utilized to extinguish a Christmas light display fire at a mobile home park Thursday night.

ARTICLE: http://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cedar-falls-gets-foamy-firefighting-equipment/article_d7a3d334-449c-5b68-978b-a050de992a3b.html

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Definitely an interesting concept.

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Too much equipment could allow some inexperienced persons to lose sight of the big picture and become directly involved at the task level. Much like having booster reels, if it's there it can be misused where strict guidelines are not routinely followed. When the IC gets directly involved at the task level, other things get missed. And if you had it on board and did not deploy it, it could bite you. Anyone remember Dallas FD not maintaining the pumps on their quints yeas ago? Having equipment and failing to use it can become a legal nightmare when people are looking to pint the finger of blame, which is sadly becoming ever-more-present in public service.

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I like this concept

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In some rural areas, the major apparatus can be 15 or more minutes behind a chief officer responding directly to the scene. It may not put out a barn fire, but it may prevent a small fire from getting out of control or it may provide cover to effect a rescue.

It's not an answer to all things but a useful tool for some things.