Foam is not just something to throw on the engine. Success with foam requires an organized, developed program just like any other function in the fire service.
This section is for department or agency management to explain the why’s and how’ and benefits of developing and maintaining a solid, successful Foam Program.
Below are a few tips to help the FD Admin get a good start on developing a successful program.
1st – review this entire site to ensure correct knowledge of foam.
Read ALL the articles in the library.
Become familier with ALL the pages of the site.
Bookmark this site as new information is added regularly. Keep an eye on “What’s New!!’ [link]
2nd – Do NOT hesitate to “ASK” [link] questions. CompressedAirFoam.com & AFoamAuthority.org are here to ensure you have correct information. Wrong information has caused severe harm to the fire service.
3rd – Do not be afraid to “Play With It & See!!”
4th – Know that certified instructors exist to help you.
5th – Understand the main goal of having a Foam Program – Firefighter Safety and the efficient and rapid extinguishment of fire and the rapid reduction of property losses.
