July 15, 2025

Innovation in Action: SparkBarrier Partners with Darley for Live CAFS Demo

Last month in Coloma, Wisconsin, Midwest Industrial Supply had the opportunity to team up with Darley, a leader in firefighting equipment, for a live demonstration at the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center. The event was part of the State Foresters Alliance training conference, bringing together fire professionals from across the region to focus on tools, tactics, and technologies for wildland fire suppression.
scorched forest and trees after a contained wildfire

Innovation in Action: SparkBarrier Teams Up with Darley at Wisconsin State Foresters Training Conference

When industry leaders collaborate, it’s not just a partnership; it’s progress.

Last month in Coloma, Wisconsin, SparkBarrier had the opportunity to team up with Darley, a leader in firefighting equipment, for a live demonstration at the Wisconsin Operating Engineers Training Center. The event was part of the State Foresters Alliance training conference, bringing together fire professionals from across the region to focus on tools, tactics, and technologies for wildland fire suppression.

While time and access constraints limited when and where we could film on-site, what we captured is a powerful example of real-world application. The footage shows Darley’s Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) in action, spraying SparkBarrier™ Class-A Tactical Fire Foam.

 

Real Equipment. Real Foam. Real Results.

The CAFS demo put both equipment and product to the test under authentic field conditions. Though the footage focuses primarily on the event and CAF system, SparkBarrier played a vital role behind the scenes, delivering:

  • Exceptional foam consistency and expansion, even under high-pressure delivery
  • Fast surface penetration for quicker knockdown in live fire scenarios
  • Environmentally responsible formulation that aligns with today’s wildland firefighting values

 

 Built for the Front Lines

This wasn’t a lab test or showroom display. It was boots-on-the-ground training for the professionals who fight fire in unpredictable conditions. The fact that SparkBarrier integrated so smoothly into Darley’s CAFS highlights exactly what it’s designed for: field-ready performance with the flexibility to pair with industry-standard equipment.

 

Watch the Recap

You’ll see the demo, the equipment, and a glimpse of SparkBarrier in action, quietly powering performance in the background where it matters most.

 

Want to See SparkBarrier in Your Next Training?

If you’d like a private demo, technical data, or to explore how SparkBarrier fits into your current suppression strategy, contact our team. We’re ready to support your crew with dependable performance, whether in the forest or the firehouse.

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