In recent years, a number of manufacturers have developed fire chemicals that when mixed with water can provide effective fire repellant properties. These chemicals can withstand very high temperatures making them perfect for fighting fires usually difficult to control with just water. These fire chemicals can be sprayed onto a structure or onto vegetation to provide a protective coating to insulate the object from radiant heat or direct flame contact from a bushfire. These chemicals are currently being promoted for their ability to provide lengthy protection and for their cost-effectiveness.
However, there are still some important things that are being considered before making these fire chemicals as an alternative to the usual fire fighting substance used by different fire departments. These includes the effectiveness of the products in providing thermal resistance to increasing radiant heat levels, as well as its performance for flame retardation in terms of how long it remains effective after the product is applied to the structure. Safety in handling is also something being thoroughly looked at. But once these things are answered, fire fighters will definitely have another tool in their arsenal in their unending fight against fire.