SPO 1-1 The individual will demonstrate an understanding of the various types of foam, foam equipment, and foam applications. EO 1-1 Identify the various types of foam, the characteristics of each, ...

Many firefighters want to add foam to their tool arsenal. However, doing so can be very confusing and expensive. Do we add a fixed proportioner, a fixed foam tank or compressed air? And how do we pay ...

The Defense Department is looking for a safer alternative to its current firefighting foam. (Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell/Air Force) The Defense Department is officially requiring any new ...

Alternative fire suppression systems are common in many commercial buildings throughout the United States. Wet-chemical, dry chemical, systems utilizing foam, clean agent, and carbon dioxide ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Putting a fire out is not always an easy task for firefighters, and many of the chemicals used today can do harm to the environment, but a researcher at Virginia Tech is working to ...

Tens of thousands of gallons of hazardous firefighting foam containing PFAS now set to be picked up from nearly 150 Connecticut fire departments. “We do know a fairly close number of about 40,000 ...