Fire Fighting: Foams
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course, you will learn about the use of foam for extinguishing large area flat fires, and how both chemical foams and air foams are prepared and applied.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the nature and function of foams.
- Describe the different types of chemical foam systems.
- Describe the function of mixing tubes and foam chambers.
- Identify the purpose and function of a single-powder system and alcohol foam.
- Describe the differences between low-expansion and high-expansion air foams.
- Identify the different types of foam makers and applications.
- Describe the function of pump-proportioners and monitors, and high-expansion foam makers.
- Identify the component parts of foam chambers and towers.
