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- "High Pressure in Action," 1911 - 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.
- December 07, 1911
- Collections - Artifact
"High Pressure in Action," 1911
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.