Charlottesville, an independent city located two hours south of Washington, D.C. with a population under 45,000 boasts a "world class fire department." Despited its small size, Charlottesville was ranked the best place to live in the United States, and the city's unparalleled sense of community is embodied by their firefighters.
For more intense fires, fire retardant foam is used. Unlike water, fire retardant foam more effectively cools down fire and is able to coat the fuel, preventing its contact with oxygen, which results in the suppression of combustion.
For more intense fires, fire retardant foam is used. Unlike water, fire retardant foam more effectively cools down fire and is able to coat the fuel, preventing its contact with oxygen, which results in the suppression of combustion.
Keywords: firefighters