Patent ID: 6860187
Filing Date: 2005-03-01
Classification: A62C,F42B,G01V

Abstract:
1. A method of target specific fire fighting for controlling a target fire at a remote site, said method including the steps of: providing a barrel assembly comprising a barrel having a plurality of projectiles arranged in-line within the barrel and associated with discrete selectively ignitable propellant charges for propelling the projectiles sequentially through the muzzle of the barrel, each projectile having a containment for matter or objects to be delivered to the target fire; loading the containments with matter or objects comprising fire retardants or dousing or extinguishing means; providing control means for aiming and controlling the rate of fire of projectiles and the quantity of the projectiles fired; and firing the projectiles in a controlled manner toward the remote site in order to control or extinguish the target fire.