Impulse Fire Extinguishing Technology
IFEX - Impulse Fire Extinguishing System
Fire & Rescue New Zealand is thrilled to provide government agencies, rural fire authorities, forest owners and mining companies with access to a revolutionary product, both effective and efficient, that has no rival in the traditional product mix of fire suppression equipment.
Impulse Fire Extinguishing (IFEX) solutions have changed the world of fire fighting in only a very few years. Using only water and compressed air, IFEX systems provide incredibly quick fire knockdown, rapid cooling and reduced collateral damage, improve response, speed to scene and protection capabilities and create previously unthinkable possibilities for increased efficiency and productivity.
Available in portable, mobile and fixed configurations, IFEX systems are available to meet a wide variety of applications and can provide firefighting capability more efficiently, with fewer resources and in previously inaccessible locations.
Rapid Initial Attack
- Compact, lightweight and mobile
- No pumps, motors or engines required
- Rapid cooling
- Highly mobile; does not require constant water supply
Quick Fire Knockdown
- Shoots and disperses water with high velocity
- Rapid cooling
- Reduced smoke & steam
Minimal Secondary Water Damage
- Efficient water usage
- Uses 80% less water than traditional continuous flow systems
- Environmentally friendly
Versatile Use
- Effective on electrical fires; non-conductive to high voltages
- Effective on Class B liquid fires
- Effective on Class A wildfires
- Can be used with wetting agents
Extremely Cost Effective
- Needs only water and air
Minimal Training Costs
- Simple to handle
Minimal Maintenance
- Durable construction
The IFEX System is ideal for
- Car Fires
- Structure Fires
- Marine Fires
- Wildfires
- Electrical Fires
- Situations requiring maximum Fire Suppression with minimal collateral water damage