Mike Aldridge filling up the Foam Unit tank
The photograph is courtesy of the family of George Dey. George took many forestry photographs in his forestry career and many are now shown on this web site. Check under ‘Groups’ and George Dey Collection.
One of a series of photographs at South Strome Forest showing a fire control training session to Forestry Commission staff in the use of the mobile Foam Unit. Here Mike is filling the unit tank. Note the large yellow foam producing head which is fed with a mixture of water and foam concentrate that is forced through an internal folded wire mesh screen and produces the foamy mixture. This mixture holds the moisture even in fairly intense heat and forms a more long lasting fire barrier.
Download Large Version (340kB)
Groups: Forestry Areas, Forestry in Action, George Dey Forestry Collection, Other Vehicles and Machines