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The Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) places education and knowledge at the uppermost echelon of member benefits. Not only do our members receive opportunities to boost their skill sets and those of their team via the FSSA's Training Program and FSSA Guides and Publications but also via the association's webinar series. FSSA webinars are open to members and non-members, unless otherwise noted. FSSA members who attend the live webinar can request a certificate of completion to put forth towards continuing professional development points. The FSSA Webinar subcommittee is devoted to providing members with information that impacts their operations and also to updating the industry about the association and the benefits that membership provides. Do you have a topic of interest you’d like to present on? Or would YOU like to present? Submit your topic today. FSSA Webinar: Going Fluorine Free – Converting a Legacy AFFF System to Fluorine-Free Foam
Thursday, October 5, 2023 AFFF foam systems have been the standard for ignitable liquid firefighting for the past 40+ years. While an excellent extinguishing agent, the fluorinated compounds in AFFF have come under scrutiny in the past several years, with restrictions or outright bans on its use in many states. Fluorine-free foams have entered the market as replacements for AFFF, but no drop-in replacements exist. This case study looks at one of the first fluorine-free foam systems in New England to replace an existing legacy AFFF system. Differences in how fluorine-free foams work versus AFFF, which directly impacted the basis of design, along with the site-specific challenges that were overcome, will be discussed; along with the challenges that other fluorine-free replacement projects will face and tips to mitigate them. Presented by:
Jeremy Souza, P.E. is a senior project manager and fire protection engineer at Code Red Consultants in Massachusetts. He specializes in fire protection system design with an emphasis on water-based systems, fire pumps, and protection of hazardous materials and storage facilities. He has been a firefighter for 29 years, leaving the career fire service as a Deputy Chief. His fire service background focused on both structural and flammable liquid firefighting, and included 12 years in fire prevention. He also serves on two NFPA Technical Committees, NFPA 14 (Standpipes) and NFPA 407 (Aircraft Fuel Servicing). Mr. Souza is a member of the SPFE and has presented on foam for over 20 years.
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