Jan 6, 2025 · As a result, the FAA and the Department of Defense (DoD) have engaged in a significant research project to test fluorine-free foam (F3). In January 2023, DoD published an F3 military specification (MILSPEC), and foam manufacturers can now submit MILSPEC F3 agents for qualification by DoD.

Section 322 of the NDAA for FY 2020, “Replacement of Fluorinated Aqueous Film-Forming Foam with Fluorine-Free Fire-Fighting Agent”, established the requirement to develop and publish a new military specification (MILSPEC) for a fluorine-free firefighting (F3) agent no later than January 31, 2023, and to have such agent available for use at mili...

Sep 12, 2023 · The Department of Defense (DoD) announced the first qualified fluorine-free foam (F3) for use, initiating the replacement of fluorinated Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) for firefighting activities at military installations.

On January 6, 2023, the DoD published a new fluorine-free foam (F3) military specification (MILSPEC) to comply with the requirements for the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Navy set forth by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020 NDAA).

Oct 31, 2023 · FAA is providing guidance on the transition to F3 products and the implementation of firefighting personnel training at Part 139 airports. What are the differences between AFFF and F3s? How does foam quality impact the effectiveness of fire extinguishment? What are the best nozzles to use? What is the best spray pattern and application technique?

A17: F3 products are designed specifically to prevent or extinguish hydrocarbon based, liquid fuel fires (e.g., jet fuel). When used for this purpose, F3s are good fire extinguishing agents but they do have some limitations compared to Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF). The fire

Oct 11, 2023 · In mid-September, two long-awaited actions paved the way for Part 139 certificated airports to finally be able to use fluorine-free foams (F3). This is part of the effort to eliminate future per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) discharges into the environment from Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) use.

Aug 8, 2024 · Today, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) identified National Foam’s Avio Green Mil 3% as the third fluorine-free firefighting foam (F3) agent that meets the department’s F3 performance standards.

With DOD officially listing the product in its Qualified Product List (QPL) today, BIOEX ECOPOL A3+ becomes the second F3 agent to be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for use at Part 139 certificated airports.

Apr 17, 2024 · The differences between AFFF and F3 are significant and have implications for firefighting techniques and safety. AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam): Triple Action: AFFF extinguishes fuel fires...