CLASSROOM WORKShOP

Synopsis

Breaking Bubbles: A Conversation About Foam

We will discuss Class A and B Type Fires and understanding your foam needs. What is so good about Class A foam when water is free? Knowing your Foam, the different types of Class A Foam, and some questions you may like to think about when considering a brand

What is the US Forest Service QPL (Qualified Products List) and why should I care? New Fluorine Free Class B Foams and the environment. Understanding the extinguishing strategy used by: 1) Emulsifiers; 2) Class B Foam Aqueous Film Forming Foam (or AFFF), and Synthetic Fluorine Free Foam (or SFFF). Comparing UL162 and NFPA 18 wetting agent test criteria for Class B Fuels. In-line Foam Eductor vs FoamPro Injection system and viscosity. How much foam do I need, and how to think about the cost of foam.

Bio

Mark is the president of Biernat Fire Feu Inc., and has been making presentations on foam in both Canada and the United States as a manufacturer’s representative for the better part of his 30 year career in the Fire Fighting Industry.  Mark has a Bachelor of Commerce and is an active member of the Royal Canadian Hussars (Montréal) Armoured Reserve Regiment since 1987.