The unit is fully self-contained, powered by a 175 HP CAT diesel, complete with fuel supply, compressors, hose stations, cannon jets and touch plate controls that allow instantaneous changeover from water to foam or biological oil spill cleaning agents. It requires less water and throws greater distances than low energy systems. Foam affects all three sides of fire triangle, comprised of air, fuel or heat, isolating any one from the other two. The chemical foam retardant continues to expand and stick on contact, creating an insulating blanket effect. The FSM unit, already complete with fuel, fire fighting equipment and chemical suppressant supplies, plugs into the Challenger platform.
Water is supplied through a trailing siphon hose.
Interchange from Personnel Module to FSM is accomplished by two persons in less than 15 minutes. Speed of response, agility and interchangeability of module technologies offer superior all around performance and value.