Understanding the Impact of PFAS in the Fire Service
While PFAS compounds have contributed to the effectiveness of firefighting, there are concerns about their potential adverse health effects.
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Cross Plains Solutions Unveils SoyFoam, a PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam
Cross Plains Solutions’ SoyFoam is 100% free of intentionally added PFAS and is made with no fluorines.
US Fire Pump Extinguishes Challenging Naptha Tank Fire in Lake Charles (LA)
The firefighting operation presented unique challenges due to the presence of an internal floating roof which collapsed in the tank.
One Dead, Maydays Declared After Foam Release at Wilmington (OH) Air Park
A foam release killed one person and left multiple firefighters injured during an incident Sunday at an airport in Wilmington, Ohio.
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Firefighting Basics: Flowing Foam
Mark van der Feyst reviews the fundamentals of foam concentrate systems for engine company operations.
Vehicle Fires: Plastic Fuel Tanks
Adam Hansen discusses some of the unintended consequences of changes in fuel tanks and what it means for firefighters responding to vehicle fires.
The Right Foam for the Job
The fire service uses a variety of foam products, depending on the situation. Patrick L. Brown addresses some confusion about foam use.
Intelagard, National Foam, and NVFC Partner to Give Away Nine Macaw® CAFS Backpacks
Nine volunteer fire departments will be awarded a Macaw® compressed air foam system (CAFS) backpack, nozzle kit, five gallons of Knockdown® firefighting foam, and four gallons of EasyDECON® DF200.
Firefighter Training Video: Foam Evolution
Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue shared a video intended to familiarize firefighters with the correct procedures for foam operations.
UArizona Researchers Study Health Risks of Chemicals in Firefighter Foam, Gear
University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health researchers will lead a study of exposures to certain chemicals among firefighters.
Perimeter Solutions Innovates First Ever Fluorine-Free Dual-Purpose Firefighting Foam
Perimeter Solutions announced the commercialization of PHOS-CHEK® Class A/B foam concentrate, a new fluorine-free firefighting foam capable of extinguishing Class A and B fuel fires with a single product.
Report Examines Groundwater Contamination from Firefighting Foam in CA
The Los Angeles Times recently reported on the local effects of groundwater contamination associated with certain types of firefighting foams used on military bases.
