Training Bulletin 27 Afff Flashcards
1
Q
What proportion is AFFF designed to be mixed at?
A
6% or approximately 1 gallon of concentrate to 16 gallons of water.
2
Q
What is the chemical compound of Light water?
A
Fluorine, hydrogen and carbon.
3
Q
What color is AFFF?
A
Amber
4
Q
What is a surfactant?
A
Something that makes water float on flammable fuels which are lighter than water.
5
Q
Is it biodegradable?
A
Yes
6
Q
How much more effective is it on open gasoline fires than protein type fuels?
A
More than 3 times as effective
7
Q
What is the efficiency level?
A
40 square feet of burning fuel per gallon of 6 percent solution.
8
Q
Can you use it on rubber tire fires with no danger of reflash?
A
Yes
9
Q
Can you use it on fuel tank fires?
A
Yes.
Subsurface in storage tanks
Conventional top-side
