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Casselton Fire Department (CFD) of North Dakota has incorporated SoyFoam™ TF 1122 into its operations, applying the soy-based firefighting solution across a range of real-world emergency responses. From residential structure fires to complex agricultural incidents and fast-moving grass fires, these calls demonstrate how SoyFoam performs in demanding conditions while supporting safer environmental outcomes.
In a complex rural incident, CFD responded to a farm fire involving two fully engulfed shop buildings, multiple granaries, and hazardous materials including propane tanks, torch cylinders, and stored ammunition. Strong winds gusting up to 35 miles per hour accelerated fire behavior and increased the risk to nearby structures. Using SoyFoam™ in combination with water supply operations, crews focused on protecting exposures, including granaries and a nearby propane tank. Additional crews controlled spot fires ignited in surrounding vegetation. Despite the intensity of the fire and challenging conditions, CFD successfully contained the incident, limiting further damage while managing multiple hazards on scene.
CFD also deployed SoyFoam™ during a late afternoon response to a multi-unit apartment building with smoke showing from a ground-level unit. Upon arrival, crews were met by residents and quickly identified a kitchen fire caused by a stovetop burner and a pot of oil that had spread into surrounding cupboards and the exhaust fan. Firefighters made entry and extinguished the fire efficiently, preventing extension into other units. Crews checked the apartment above for fire spread, opened up walls and cabinetry where charring was present, and used ventilation to clear smoke throughout the building. Thanks to SoyFoam’s quick knockdown ability, the fire was contained to the unit of origin and residents were able to safely return once air quality improved.
CFD used SoyFoam™ during a grass fire response under extreme fire weather conditions. With temperatures in the upper 70s, low humidity, and winds exceeding 30 miles per hour, the fire spread quickly through approximately one acre of dry grass. CFD brush units applied SoyFoam™ to knock down flames and establish a wet line, preventing further spread. Crews then overhauled the area and extinguished remaining hot spots, while a nearby gravel road helped contain the fire perimeter.
Across each of these incidents, SoyFoam™ proved to be an effective and dependable tool for fire suppression. Whether used in structural firefighting, agricultural environments, or wildland settings, it enabled CFD to achieve rapid knockdown, protect critical exposures, and operate efficiently in high-risk conditions, while aligning with a growing need for more sustainable firefighting solutions.
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