Method
The Cobra Method, including cooling fire gases from a safer place outside the fire compartment, is one of the safest and most efficient firefighting options available to Fire & Rescue Services.
The Cobra Method SAVE
The Cobra SAVE Method minimises the firefighter’s exposure to high temperatures, toxic smoke from fire-gases and other risks, decreasing short and long term occupational health effects.
SAVE dynamically combines situation Scanning, ultra-high pressure water mist Attack from a safe external position, and tactical Ventilation before, or in conjunction with, Entering the fire compartment.
Handling of Lithium-ion fires
In collaboration with several other companies and organisations, Cold Cut Systems has investigated whether Cobra can be used on lithium-ion battery fires.
After years of systematic testing and knowledge acquisition, Cold Cut Systems is delighted to finally be able to pass on our knowledge and experience to others. The test results have been very positive, showing that stopping lithium-ion fire propagation with Cobra is possible.
Multidimensional Use
Cobra is a tool not only to tackle one specific problem but a versatile tool suitable for a variety of jobs.
On our website, you can find examples of situations where Cobra can be an effective tool. In addition, we are continuously adding new Use Cases, so keep your eyes open for new ideas of how Cobra might provide a solution to one of your challenges. Cobra – One Tool, Multidimensional Use.
Use cases
Among our Use Cases you find some examples of situations where Cobra can be the tool to pick.
Electric Vehicle
Conventional car fires (with internal combustion engines) are incidents that the fire services...
Industrial Environment
Fire and rescue services are resourced to deal with identified risks, including fire risks, within...
Hidden Fire
Fires in building structures, or hidden fires, present many risks to firefighters and are often...
Maritime Environment
Cobra cold cut technology is just as effective in a maritime environment on board vessels. The...
Silo Fire
A fire in a silo is an unusual event for most fire and rescue services and differs in many ways...
First Responder
There are many discussions about the benefits and disadvantages of using a first responder system....
Deep-Seated Fires
Deep-seated fires, wildfires, can last for a long time, they are difficult to see and easily cause...
Heat Shielding
A burning building can create enormous amounts of radiant heat, and there is always a risk that...
Aviation Fire
An aircraft fire involves many risks and is a highly dynamic situation where rapid heat build-up...
Large Warehouse Fire
A large fire in an industrial building such as a warehouse can present significant risks to...
Attics & Roof Spaces
Fires in attics and roof spaces present many risks to firefighters, including limited access,...
High-Rise
A high-rise fire is one type of structural fire, specific to tall buildings and is technically...
Safer, Cleaner, More Efficient
Safer firefighting
Internal firefighting exposes Firefighters to significant risks, both physical and psychological. The Cobra Method of Scan, Attack, Ventilate, and Enter – SAVE – offers a far safer firefighting option for firefighters.
Cleaner for the Environment
Cobra is cleaner in several respects. Using Cobra affects the direct environmental impact that affects our surroundings and our planet, but Cobra also contributes to a cleaner and better working environment for the individual firefighter.
More Efficient for Communities & Teams
Quick action, using Cobra, can suppress the development of a fire and this gives the Incident Commander more time to plan operations to facilitate optimum efficiency. Rapid fire spread (e.g. by Backdraft or Flashover) can be counteracted by the early application of Cobra and fire spread can be limited.
The Cobra Method SAVE
The Cobra Method minimises the firefighter’s exposure to high temperatures, toxic smoke from fire-gases and other risks, decreasing short and long term occupational health effects. The Cobra Method may create a window of opportunity which enables the incident commander and crew to carry out tasks, such as rescue operations, which they would not been able to have done otherwise. The Cobra Method, SAVE, dynamically combines situation Scanning, ultra-high pressure water mist Attack from a safe external position, and tactical Ventilation before, or in conjunction with, Entering the fire compartment.
