Foam

Question 1

Flouroprotein

Answer 1

BROWN - Foam Concentrate Can

Question 2

Alcohol (Flouropolydol)

Answer 2

GREEN - Foam Concentrate Can

Question 3

Hi-Expansion

Answer 3

YELLOW - Foam Concentrate Can

Question 4

AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam)

Answer 4

BLACK - Foam Concentrate Can

Question 5

Foam Tender

Answer 5

• Carries 3000 gallons of concentrate
• Three separate 1000-gallon tank compartments aboard, all carry Flouroprotein
• The Foam Tender purpose is to pump concentrate using a 200 GPM pump

Question 6

Operating in a Foam Environment

Answer 6

• Personnel must be equipped with full firefighting clothing, SCBA, search rope, hose line, and tools for checking path in front of them
• Entering a Hi-Ex foam mass w/o SCBA should not be attempted
• Electrical equipment MUST be de-energized before the team enters the area