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Rescue wing maintainers test fire-suppression system

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  • By Master Sgt. Paul Flipse
  • 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs
PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  The 920th Rescue Wing Maintenance Group tested one of its fire-suppression systems here today in Hangar 750.The system spews high-expansion foam from massive, fan-driven generators in the hangar ceiling. The foam is non-toxic and requires no clean up (it evaporates). According to Patrick AFB Assistant Fire Chief Dallas More, the system is capable of extinguishing a fire in less than 30 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Paul Flipse)