Macaw CAF Backpack

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The Macaw provides versatile power in the world's first totally independent Compressed Air Foam (CAF) backpack. More powerful than standard extinguishers, the multi-purpose Macaw can be used for fire suppression, exposure protection, hazardous materials cleanup as well as decontamination.

The award-winning Macaw harnesses the strength of stored air energy in a comfortable backpack design. Ease of operation combines with rugged construction to create a portable CAF system that is reliable and ready for instant response in the most demanding situations.

The Macaw multiplies the five gallons (18.9L) of carried water into as much as 350 gallons (1325L) of finished foam through the unique Enviroshield expansion technology. The Macaw can shoot a stream of foam up to 40 feet (12.2m) enabling the user to maintain a safe distance from smoke, flame or heat.

Developed for emergency response professionals, the Macaw has been deployed by military, fire professionals, hazmat teams and civilians alike. Macaw, the ultimate in CAF portability and performance.

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Macaw Features

• Totally portable for rapid-fire response
• Fully independent of hoses or other umbilical support systems
• Easy to operate with a foolproof point and shoot activation
• Comfortable for a wide range of body types
• Effective in optimizing the performance of Class A, AFFF, AR-AFFF, protein, fluoroprotein, decontamination foams and hazmat remediation formulas
• Dependable performance, high-quality construction
• Adaptable: utilizes wide range of air cylinders
• Available with optional air compressor port
• Affordable and easily refillable

See also: Macaw Specifications and Options

Macaw Applications

• Fire Suppression
• Exposure Protection
• Hazmat Cleanup
• Decontamination
• Mop-up and Overhaul
• Industrial Area Fire Control
• Vehicle Fires
• Vapor Suppression-Fuel Spills
• Spot Fire Containment
• Wet Line Construction
• Training

Case Study: Maricopia, Arizona Fire Department uses the Macaw for bee removal

We want to hear from you! How are you using the Macaw?

Fire Chief Eddie Rodriguez of Maricopa, AZ, uses the Macaw for bee removal. The majority of land around Maricopa is farm land, where cotton and vegetables are grown. The area has experienced a problem with bees that pollenate in almost anything. When they migrate into the trees in residential areas, the Fire Department gets the call. Early morning or late afternoon, the bees tend to group and form something like a ball. In that state, fire personnel will put on a bee suit, strap on the Macaw, and in just a few seconds of spraying the bees fall on the ground, dead. There's no clean up other than what's sprayed, although you have to clean up windows.

The former Fire Chief had ordered the unit. The Fire Department has been using the Macaw for 4 to 5 years, maybe a little longer than that. Said Rodriguez, "It works excellent!" He's not sure whose idea it was to use it on the bees. The Macaw's low maintenance makes it convenient, just a little soapy water kills the bees. Concentrated foam also does the job.

Thanks for the story, Chief!