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ID
4-508-1279
Name
Foam Tender – Firefighting
Status
Published
Version
1.1
Updated
4/5/2022 12:53:55 PM
Original Release
04/05/2022
Last Major Release
 
Description
The Foam Tender – Firefighting acts as a mobile foam source and suppresses fires that are resistant to traditional water-based operations
Resource Category
Fire/Hazardous Materials
Primary Core Capability
Fire Management and Suppression
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Equipment
Overall Function
The Foam Tender – Firefighting: 1. Supplies foam for fires that are resistant to traditional water-based operations 2. Helps suppress flammable liquid fires, such as gasoline or jet fuel
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Discuss logistics for this equipment, such as security, transportation, maintenance, and fuel, prior to deployment 2. Requestor specifies specialized equipment when ordering, if necessary 3. Requestor specifies if Class A or Class B foam is necessary based on incident needs
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Foam Tank CapacityNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1500 gallons
Type 2250 gallons
Fire Pump CapacityNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2750 gallons per minute (GPM)
911
Notes
References
Reference
1. FEMA, NIMS 509: Fire Apparatus Operator 2. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2016
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.1 4/5/2022 12:53:55 PM PDF
1.0 4/5/2022 10:38:11 AM PDF