EXTINGUISHING TECHNIQUE
Water pressure
When using the AJ-FFP extinguishing pole, make sure that the spray pressure is between 6-8 bar (85-115 psi).
Reserve plenty of hose
In order to quickly suppress the fire from all sides of the burning building, it's important to reserve lot of extra hose.
Start of extinguishing work
Start extinguishing from upwind. Place the AJ-FFP: nozzle inside the nozzle opening 10-15 cm ( 4-6"). Open the valve fully open. During extinguishing, the firefighter holds the valve end of the AJ-FFP. The assisting firefighter holds the fire hose approx. 2-3 m ( 12-15 ft) from the end and assists the easy movement of the AJ-FFP.
Progress of extinguishing work
After opening the valve, start rapidly pushing the AJ-FFP into the corner inside the fire until the space runs out or the rod is completely inside the fire. Pull the AJ-FFP back to the starting point and push again to the other corner of the fire target. Repeat until the fire is out and the color of the smoke has changed to steam.
Ending the extingquishing in first room
After the smoke turns to steam, pull the AJ-FFP inside the opening to a depth of about 10-15 cm (4-6") and continue spraying for about 10 seconds. This is to extinguish the wall on the side of the opening.
Moving to the next room
When you are sure that the fire has been extinguished in the first room, or you see that it makes sense to move to the next room to be extinguished, close the valve and let the AJ-FFP drain the water through the discharge opening of the valve. Go to the next room space.
Post-fire clearance extinguishing
After the active phase of the fire is over, the AJ-FFP is a very popular tool for post-extinguishing. AJ-FFP significantly saves on scraping. This is also why it is good to reserve an extra hose.
Extinguishing vehicle fires
When extinguishing vehicles, it is important to move the AJ-FFP quickly inside the fire. Fast movement maximizes vaporization and steam penetrates into small cavities.
Engine room extinguishing
By breaking the headlight, it may be possible to break into the engine room. AJ-FFP is pushed through the opening into the engine room and extinguishing can begin.