Firefighting without PFAS: How 374Water’s AirSCWO provides a clean disposal solution
Sudhakar Viswanathan, 374Water’s Vice President, explains how SCWO technology ensures safe, effective PFAS disposal for firefighting sectors Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), a critical tool in combating flammable liquid fires, has long been utilized by sectors such as municipal firefighting, aviation, military and petrochemical industries. Its effectiveness stems from its unique composition, which includes per- and […]
Reevaluating firefighting foams: Vicki Quint on the urgent need to transition from AFFF to safer alternatives
By Vicki Quint, Co-Chair of the Foam Exposure Committee Risk mitigation strategies for the fire service must include changing over to a fire-tested F3 foam as soon as possible for public safety. As Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) continues to fall from its status as the “gold standard,” environmental testing, changing regulations, public education, and […]
ARFF planning: Optimizing operations for airport emergencies
Dr. Andre Nel discusses the evolution of ARFF planning, emphasizing communication, training, and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure effective emergency response In the past 100 years the Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) has evolved and become an import part of airport operations and planning. We have also experienced many incidents and accidents involving low speed and […]
US states implement take-back programs to address foam disposal
Overview of state action on foam disposal programs In a comprehensive summary released by the Fire Dept Service Announcement on March 30, 2024, detailed actions by various US states regarding take-back programs for foam disposal have been outlined. These programs are part of a concerted effort to manage and reduce the environmental and health impact […]
Latest Fire Service Dept Announcement bulletin highlights AFFF manufacturers’ history
Historical timeline of AFFF production by key companies The latest Fire Service Department Announcement Bulletin has brought attention to the historical production of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) by prominent manufacturers. An updated chart, stemming from a 2017 study, has been included in a recent issue of ‘Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry,’ which details the timeline of […]
