Citation

McGuire JH. Fire Safety J. 1981; 4(1): 15-19.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Brief reference is made to inert gases having some potential for fighting building fires and it is suggested that nitrogen, or to be more accurate the massive use of liquid nitrogen, stands out as being the most promising for immediate consideration. Reports and publications produced in the last twenty years on the use of liquid nitrogen are reviewed. It is concluded that its effectiveness and the elimination of the water damage often resulting from conventional firefighting make it desirable for firefighters to gain experience in its use with a view to determining whether or not it should supersede the use of water in fighting many building fires.