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Knock Down Fire Suppression DSPA 5
Quick, easy and safe deployment for indoor fires
The technology is the same for all of the DSPA products.
The DSPA-5 unit is activated manually and is designed to be thrown towards the seat of the fire rather than installed into a room and connected to a fire alarm system.
Upon arrival at the scene, an initial risk assessment is carried out and, if the circumstances are appropriate, one or more DSPA-5's would be thrown directly into the fire affected area.
Without the need to enter the area affected by fire, the cord on the DSPA-5 is pulled to activate it. It is then thrown towards the seat of the fire.
The aerosol is released into the compartment and it immediately attacks the flames. Without flamesthe temperature within the building drops substantially. With the fire contained and the spread of fire limited the fire can be contained using extinguishers, professional fire fighters etc as required.
Full training is given to all who purchase DSPA-5's from Fire Suppression Southern Ltd. brigades equipped with DSPA-5's.
Here is a list of the advantages of using DSPA-5 fire knockdown tools:-- The temperature in the building can reduce by up to 300 degrees C.
- Flashovers and back-drafts are prevented.
- Safety conditions at the fire ground are improved.
- It buys time for the crews to get prepared for their attack.
- Oxygen levels are not affected.
- Improves chances of rescuing victims.
- Allows efficient use of available water.
- Preserves evidence of fire cause.
- Is environmentally friendly.
- Limits water damage.
DSPA Quick instructions
Applications include;- House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
- Common areas in blocks of apartments or flats
- Workshop
- Commercial and Domestic Garages
- Loft areas
- Care Homes
- Residential homes
- Protecting persons with physical or mental disabilities
- Emergency Vehicles first response
- Residential
The DSPA range of products was launched in April 2009.
We asked Chiltern International Ltd to carry out an independent report on how the DSPA-5 performed when used as an attack against 3 fire scenarios;
- Class B fire using Heptane
- Simulated domestic kitchen fire post flashover
- Simulated residential house fire.
Read the full report here. Chiltern Final roport.
In August 2008, BRE were asked to test the DSPA-5 against the fire scenarios that BRE had developed for evaluating water mist systems.
They concluded; "Overall, the [DSPA-5] demonstrated effective fire suppression and maintained tenable conditions for 20 minutes, for both of the tested fire scenarios."
Read the full report here BRE report.
The Dutch Navy tested the DSPA-5 in April 2010.
The objectives were to evaluate the applicability of the DSPA-5 aboard Dutch and Belgian naval ships.
They concluded; "Since all previously set targets are met, it can be concluded that the DSPA-5 is a valuable addition to the already existing procedures."
Read the full report here Dutch navy report.
In April 2006 the Canadian Army conducted tests to evaluate the benefits of the DSPA-5 for the Canadian Forces Fire Services. These were their recommendations;" It is recommended that the DSPA-5 be considered for inclusion into both structural and aircraft response vehicle equipment lists. It is felt that even though the tool is dependent on the space having as few openings as possible, the significant cooling effect plus the reduction in the use of water will be of benefit to the responding firefighters by giving them an added tool to use while setting up for entry while at the same time reducing the initial heat to which the firefighters would normally be subject, thereby reducing their stress levels."
Read the full report here DSPA 5 test report.
Here is a selection of testimonies;
- Staffordshire FRS,
- UK,
- Ontario,
- Canada Testimonies 2008 – 2010
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