Operate at Incidents Using Foam

Overview

About this course

4.0h$95

This course is designed to support learners to effectively operate at incidents using firefighting foam, ensuring enhanced safety and efficiency in emergency response situations. The course is mapped to and aligns with the following international standards:

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 14, Chapter 9, Rescue and Firefighting.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Doc 9137, Airport Services Manual, Part 1.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 403 (now consolidated into NFPA 460) Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports, Chapter 5 Extinguishing Agents.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 11: Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High- Expansion Foam.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1003: Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4 General Requirements.

Competencies

Competencies obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

Explain the difference between primary and complementary extinguishing agents.
Identify the specific objectives associated with the use of foam in aircraft fire incidents.
Explain the hazards and limitations associated with using foam at an aircraft incident.
Describe the properties, categories, and types of firefighting foams used at airports.
Explain how foam works to suppress and extinguish fires.
Explain the various application techniques when using foam and when they should be used.
Summarize emerging technologies in firefighting foam
Describe best practices for testing, inspecting, and maintaining foam-making equipment.
Describe best practices for foam storage.
Calculate the required foam concentration at spill scenes involving flammable liquid spills.

Content

Course content

This course covers the following topics:

Introduction

Foam Safety

Foam Properties

Foam Types

How Foam Works

Foam Application Methods

Emerging Technologies in Firefighting Foam

Maintenance and Care

Foam Calculations

Enroling

Who should enrol?

Personnel involved in aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) or emergency response activities.
Seasoned ARFF personnel looking to update and expand their knowledge.
Those looking to commence their career as an aviation rescue fire fighter.
Anyone seeking to build or refresh their knowledge and skills to perform effectively in an ARFF environment.

ARFF Fire Captain

Leads airport fire and rescue personnel, overseeing emergency response operations and ensuring safety and compliance standards.

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Yes – Ceventas, the company behind Klayo and the Online Learning Centre, is an ICAO TRAINAIR Plus member and all courses are accredited by Airports Council International (ACI).