EMI Turbines from Industrial Fire and Hazard Control: Cutting edge firefighting

Industrial Fire and Hazard Control is constantly investigating cutting edge firefighting techniques that combine water efficiency with powerful firefighting capability. Our focus is on maximum fire mitigation with the minimum water application. Consider that the World Resource Institute ranks South Africa within the top 30 driest countries globally…..we owe it to our clients to provide the most effective firefighting technology using the least amount of water.

It is for this reason that Industrial Fire and Hazard Control focuses so intensely on microlising of water delivery at a fire incident. Our systems are based on breaking down water into extremely fine droplets or mist, using specialised pump and delivery devices.

We are proud to add the EMI Turbines to our product range to complete the full offering.

The EMI Turbine is a gamechanger that significantly improves water efficiency and reduces firefighter risk; the primary aim of all fire departments.

The EMI Turbine uses a highperformance turbine pump to propel water or foam at an elevated velocity to fight fires in industrial and petro-chemical sites, mines, airports (ARFF), wildlands and in the municipal environment.

The EMI Turbine delivers a water mist, with droplets up to 500 microns in size, aimed at optimising the cooling effect of water while using it as efficiently as possible.

By atomising water, the system can cover larger areas up to 600m2 with less than one litre of water, making it possible to extinguish fires that would otherwise require vast amounts of resources.

One of the standout features of the EMI Turbine-based systems is the ability to reach areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. Whether fighting fires in multi-storey buildings, airports (ARFF) dense forest or wildland areas or industrial and petro-chemical sites as well as in mines, this systems can project water or foam over long distances and high elevations. This extended reach is particularly critical in underground mine fires, wildfires or tall-building fires, where fire crews might need to operate from a distance to ensure safety.

With the growing concern over our water conservation, the EMI Turbine firefighting system stands out for its efficiency.

This system delivers more water in a shorter time with less waste, ensuring that valuable resources are not overused during critical operations. The efficiency also translates into better control over the fire, allowing crews to suppress fires with precision and minimal water runoff.

Ventilation is another critical function of the EMI Turbine, particularly in scenarios where smoke, heat or toxic gasses need to be cleared from an area to allow for safe operations or evacuations.

The turbine generates a powerful airflow that can be used to push smoke and gasses out of enclosed spaces such as tunnels, large industrial facilities or urban buildings.

In fire scenarios, smoke can quickly fill an area, reducing visibility and making it difficult for people to escape.

The EMI Turbine can be used to create positive pressure in stairwells or other escape routes, ensuring that these paths remain clear and allowing for safe evacuation.

This capability is especially important in high-rise buildings or other large structures, where smoke can render escape routes impassable within minutes.

The turbine’s ventilation function is, however, not limited to emergency situations as it can also be used in industrial and mine settings to maintain air quality by preventing the build-up of hazardous gasses or fumes.

The EMI Turbine can be equipped with different nozzle heads, allowing it to be adapted for specific tasks. For example, in situations where high expansion foam is needed, the EMI Turbine can be fitted with a nozzle that optimises the distribution of foam over a large area. This flexibility makes it possible to tailor the EMI Turbine to the unique requirements of each incident.

The FT60h

The FT60h offers the following key advantages and benefits:• Flow rate of up to 7 000l/min with two independent water circuits• Superior throw distance of up to 85 m• High flexibility in generating different water spray patterns (remotely adjustable)• Precipitation of hazardous materials• Ventilation and air-only operation• Low and high expansion foam compatibility, suitable also for retarder and gel additives

FT60hx

The FT60hX offers all the advantages of the FT60h but has an additional head monitor attached to the turbine that can be swivelled sideways. The head monitor can be controlled separately from the turbine and thereby increases the extinguishing area many times over. The head monitor is ideal, for ensuring targeted firefighting, while the turbine is cooling the area or creating escape paths.

The ability to combine firefighting, hazmat mitigation and ventilation in a single unit, makes the EMI Turbine an asset for any organisation involved in emergency response or industrial safety.

Incorporating an EMI Turbine firefighting system into your department’s toolbox, is not just about having the latest technology, it is about making fires safer and more manageable. By offering increased water pressure, extended reach, enhanced efficiency and reduced firefighter exposure, the EMI Turbine system will become indispensable for tackling fires across different settings. As firefighting challenges evolve, so too should the tools we use to combat them.

Adding the EMI Turbine firefighting system to your operations is not just an upgrade; it is a commitment to smarter, more effective fire suppression.

For more information on the EMI Turbine, please reach out to us:

Trevor Fifordmobile: 082 651 2580email: trevor@industrialfire.co.za

Zarto Williamsmobile: 061 158 6941email: zarto@industrialfire.co.za

Lee Marquesmobile: 061 225 2710email: lee@industrialfire.co.za

Kevin Naidoomobile: 081 732 1480email: kevin@industrialfire.co.za