For decision makers, the challenge is about identifying a foam that actually works and understanding which quality and credibility signals truly matter.

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Bubbles can be formed from cavitation or air entrainment. The cause of and solution for these are very different, yet they are often lumped together under one heading.

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Following are Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Advisory Board members’ views of what was noteworthy to them.

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Electronic valves have made inroads on many pump panels on fire apparatus, from engines and aerials to wildland pumpers and wet rescues. Yet, there are still many departments that choose to have manual valves on their pumps.

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The department went with the HGAC program for the purchase, which made it easier to purchase what it wanted.

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