Foam Firefighting Systems

Introduction

Focuses on foam systems used to control hydrocarbon fires.

Objectives

• Understand foam principles
• Select suitable foam types
• Apply foam systems safely
• Improve fire suppression

Target Audience

Fire engineers, firefighters, HSE staff.

5-Day Scientific Program

Day 1: Foam Fundamentals

• Foam theory
• Foam expansion
• Foam application methods
• Performance factors

Day 2: Foam Types

• Protein foam
• AFFF
• AR-AFFF
• Selection criteria

Day 3: Foam Systems

• Fixed foam systems
• Mobile foam units
• Proportioning systems
• Storage

Day 4: Foam Application

• Tank fires
• Spill fires
• Application techniques
• Safety considerations

Day 5: Case Studies

• Foam firefighting incidents
• Lessons learned
• Best practices
• Improvement actions