Firefighting foam
Firefighting foam
Firefighting foam (pronunciation: /ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtɪŋ foʊm/) is a foam used for fire suppression. Its role is to cool the fire and to coat the fuel, preventing its contact with oxygen, resulting in suppression of the combustion. Firefighting foams suppress fire by separating the fuel from the air (oxygen).
Etymology
The term "firefighting foam" is derived from its primary function in firefighting, where "foam" refers to the frothy substance that is used to smother and suppress fires.
Types of Firefighting Foam
There are several types of firefighting foam, including:
- Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)
- Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AR-AFFF)
- Fluoroprotein Foam (FP)
- Protein Foam (P)
- Synthetic Foam (S)
Usage
Firefighting foam is used in a variety of settings, including structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, and aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF). It is also used in industrial fire suppression systems.
Related Terms
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Firefighting foam
- Wikipedia's article - Firefighting foam
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