FAQs
Can this also prevent fire spread to upper floors?
Yes. By cooling the fire environment early and from a safe distance, the TTRC™:
• Slows thermal movement to upper floors
• Reduces weakening of structural supports
• Helps prevent full-structure loss
How can tools like the TTRC™ improve outcomes in basement fires?
• Hands-free deployment allows water to be delivered from exterior basement windows or vents
• TTRC™ provides high-volume cooling before firefighters descend
• Reduces interior push-in times and limits exposure to flashover
• Buys time for rescue and secondary line advancement
What is the best practice for initial response to a basement fire?
• Size-up for alternative attack points (window wells, walkout access)
• Use thermal imaging to locate seat of fire
• Deploy TTRC™ or similar cooling device to reduce thermal load
• Delay interior entry until conditions are cooled and visibility improves
• Always ensure two means of egress for interior crews
How does modern tech improve mutual aid and volunteer departments? Departments with limited staffing can deploy the TTRC™ to
• Provide continuous suppression
• Reduce reliance on additional crews
• Cover exposures while staging or awaiting reinforcements
Why is standoff cooling crucial in garages?
• Firefighters can’t easily ventilate
• Entry is limited by height and collapse risk The TTRC™ can:
• Cool from outside the collapse zone
• Reduce radiant spread
• Prevent total loss of structure
Can portable suppression tools help prevent catastrophic losses? Yes. Tools like the TTRC™:
• Provide localized cooling where fixed systems can’t reach
• Allow faster manual deployment
• Enhance redundancy and emergency preparedness
How does TTRC™ reduce residential fire impact?
• Enables early exterior suppression
• Limits spread before entry
• Hands-free deployment allows more efficient crew operations
• Reduces need for ladder pipe or extended interior ops
Are EV fires more dangerous than regular car fires?
Yes. EV battery fires (especially lithium-ion) burn hotter, longer, and can reignite hours or days later. They are highly resistant to suppression and often require 10,000+ gallons of water.
How frequent are residential fires?
Residential fires account for 74% of structure fires in the U.S., with over 350,000 incidents annually, resulting in 2,500+ civilian deaths and over 12,000 injuries.
What causes most residential fires?
Rapid, high-volume cooling is key. The TTRC™, deployed from outside the structure, enables faster suppression and reduces firefighter time in IDLH zones.
How frequent are shipboard fires?
Globally, there are 1,000+ vessel fires annually, many occurring on cargo ships and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ferries, often complicated by vehicle transport or hazardous cargo.
How do EVs onboard ships increase fire risk?
EVs can ignite during transport due to thermal damage, charging faults, or impact. Lithium-ion battery fires have led to major maritime disasters like the Felicity Ace and Fremantle Highway.
How frequent are oil and gas platform fires?
According to global offshore safety reports, there are over 100 significant fires/explosions annually on offshore oil and gas installations, many due to blowouts, gas leaks, or equipment failures.
What equipment improves exposure protection?
Tools like the TTRC™ provide hands-free, continuous water flow directed at high-risk areas. This not only slows fire spread but also buys time and safety margin for crews on scene