"High Pressure in Action," 1911
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Water is the primary tool for fighting most fires. Water vaporizes when it contacts fire, and that process robs the fire of oxygen. Vaporization also absorbs heat from fire and from potential fuel sources. Firefighters depend on high-pressure pumps to direct water where needed. As buildings grew taller, higher pressures became necessary.
Water is the primary tool for fighting most fires. Water vaporizes when it contacts fire, and that process robs the fire of oxygen. Vaporization also absorbs heat from fire and from potential fuel sources. Firefighters depend on high-pressure pumps to direct water where needed. As buildings grew taller, higher pressures became necessary.
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1911
Subject Date
07 December 1911
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.9.6.110
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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