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BREATHE Systems® CAFS Overview & Technologies

Compressed Air Foam Systems, CAFS, are revolutionizing the way people fight fires. OFB have harnessed innovative engineering technology to produce the highest volume fire fighting product on the market. CAFS systems utilize the OFB Firefighting Chemicals to deliver a higher volume, expansive, biodegradable fire extinguishing foam. Combined with the high quality engineering of the CAFS, this product exceeds expectations.

CAFS facts:
•1 Litre H2O = 30 Litres of Foam •Use Fresh, Salt or Brackish Water
•Refillable Tanks •Biodegradable
•Non-Toxic •Non-Corrosive
•Reduces Core Fire Temperature • Reduce Hydro-Carbon Emissions

CAFS can extinguish:
•Magnesium Fires •Hydro-Carbon Fires
•Petroleum Fires •Oil Fires

OFB has developed its own firefighting chemical for use in our CAFS systems. PYROCOOL, a chemical also used in OFB CAFS, was awarded the prestigious United States of America Presidential Green Award; this environmentally friendly product facilitates the unprecedented fire extinguishing results delivered by CAFS.

The OFB First Response Units are the ideal solution for immediate reactions to fire hazards in locations such as airports, campuses and residential or commercial estates. Without the dependence on fire services and the ability to take immediate action against fire hazards all the risks are significantly reduced. Click here for the First Response 500 Litre CAF System.

Utility Vehicle models of the CAFS are also available. These systems are mounted on John Deere Utility Vehicles and are currently available a 150 Litre capacity and a 500 Litre capacity. The utility vehicle models are best suited to situations where
a First Response Unit (trailer mounted) cannot easily gain access. Click here for the Utility Vehicle CAFS.

OFB also provide a 9 Litre fire extinguisher which utilizes their unique chemical which not only suppresses the fire but eliminates it within seconds. Click here fore the 9 Litre CAFS.

Small and compact CAFS units that can be easily maneuvered by one person into places where conventional fire fighting apparatus cannot go are available in the following sizes:
    •150 Litre
    •300 Litre

Other larger units are available in the following sizes:
    •500 Litre
    •1000 Litre
    •2000 Litre

Please contact BREATHE Systems® to determine which CAF System is ideal for your situation. Click here for CAFS Overview & Technologies.