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From page 28... ... 28 4.1 Overview AFFF is used in airport operations as a fire-extinguishing agent to prevent, extinguish, or control Class B fires, i.e., fires of flammable and combustible liquids such as crude oil, gasoline, and fuel oils. AFFF generates foam that retains water, separates fuel from flame, and ultimately results in dramatic, fast knockdown of Class B fires. Read the entire page →
From page 29... ... aFFF Management Within airport Operations 29 • The state of the practice of AFFF procurement, storage, application, and disposal at airports in North America based, in part, on a survey completed by 167 airports across the United States and Canada. Further detail on the survey is provided in Appendix A Read the entire page →
From page 30... ... 30 Use and potential Impacts of aFFF Containing pFaSs at airports In addition, the FAA cites standards by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Read the entire page →
From page 31... ... aFFF Management Within airport Operations 31 related homologue materials by 2010, and a 100-percent reduction (i.e., elimination) Read the entire page →
From page 32... ... 32 Use and potential Impacts of aFFF Containing pFaSs at airports airports, as overseen by the FAA, are found in CFR, Title 14 -- Aeronautics and Space, Part 139, Certification of Airports (14 CFR Part 139) and, specifically, 14 CFR Part 139, 139.317 Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Equipment and agents. Read the entire page →
From page 33... ... aFFF Management Within airport Operations 33 The regulatory requirements related to firefighting at airports are guided by CARS Part III -- Aerodromes, Airports and Heliports, Standard 323 -- Aircraft Fire Fighting at Airports and Aerodromes. Information specific to firefighting foams is provided in Standard 323, Section 323.08 -- Extinguishing Agents and Equipment. Read the entire page →
From page 34... ... 34 Use and potential Impacts of aFFF Containing pFaSs at airports Legislation and Regulations Comply with legislation, regulation, and/or guidance in the United States • To meet the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) , Title 14 – Aeronautics and Space, Part 139, Certiﬁcation of Airports (14 CFR Part 139) Read the entire page →
From page 35... ... aFFF Management Within airport Operations 35 System and Equipment Compatibility Determine the compatibility of foam with existing systems and equipment. Use the type of device required for the foam concentrate. Read the entire page →
From page 36... ... 36 Use and potential Impacts of aFFF Containing pFaSs at airports 4.3.2.1 Storage Areas Survey respondents characterized storage areas for firefighting foams to be as follows: Most Likely Storage Areas Least Likely Storage Areas • Enclosed • Covered • Have a cement or concrete ﬂoor • Have double containment • Underground storage tanks • Have an earth or gravel ﬂoor The survey responses suggested that enclosed storage was substantially more common in the United States (95.3 percent) than in Canada (77.8 percent) Read the entire page →
From page 37... ... aFFF Management Within airport Operations 37 • In the United States, MIL-F-24385F qualified product should not be mixed with other foam concentrates that are not qualified. • In Canada, foam concentrates of different types or from different manufacturers should not be mixed except where it has been established that they are completely interchangeable and compatible (CAR Standard 323, Section 323.08) Read the entire page →
From page 38... ... 38 Use and potential Impacts of aFFF Containing pFaSs at airports 4.4 Application AFFF is applied as an extinguishing agent for Class B fires (i.e., fires of flammable and combustible liquids such as crude oil, gasoline, and fuel oils) Read the entire page →
From page 39... ... aFFF Management Within airport Operations 39 airport firefighting personnel who are involved in firefighting complete at least one live-fire firefighting drill every 12 consecutive calendar months. As per Advisory Circular 150/5210-17C, live-fire drills involve a pit fire with an aircraft mock-up using enough fuel to simulate the type of conditions that could be encountered during a rescue situation at that airport. Read the entire page →
From page 40... ... 40 Use and potential Impacts of aFFF Containing pFaSs at airports b Plotting the outline of the effective foam pattern. b Establishing, measuring, and recording straight stream and fully dispersed nozzle settings. Read the entire page →
From page 41... ... aFFF Management Within airport Operations 41 subsequent treatment. Per NFPA 409, trench drainage systems, in addition to sufficient floor pitch to allow liquids to flow into drain inlets and be collected, are to be a part of the aircraft hangar design. Read the entire page →
From page 42... ... 42 Use and potential Impacts of aFFF Containing pFaSs at airports Handling Follow industry-recommended practices: • NFPA 402: Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting • Have a safety spill plan in place when transferring containers/testing equipment and systems • So that industry-recommended operational procedures are followed to provide the basis for airport representatives to respond to an aircraft emergency in the minimum possible time and employ rescue and ﬁreﬁghting techniques eﬀectively. Provide personnel training: • Staﬀ is educated in safety and environmental concerns • Staﬀ is trained in standardized procedures designed for safety and environmental concerns • Have two or more people available to move containers with AFFF Require personnel to wear PPE: • Includes but not limited to work gloves, eye protection, safety boots, and protection from contact with skin • To promote awareness of the potential impacts to human health and the environment if the product is mishandled and to provide an understanding of mitigation measures. Read the entire page →
From page 43... ... aFFF Management Within airport Operations 43 Follow a deﬁned training schedule as deﬁned by the authority having jurisdiction. • In the United States, each Part 139 Certiﬁcate holder must ensure all ARFF personnel participate in at least one live-ﬁre drill every 12 consecutive calendar months. Read the entire page →
From page 44... ... 44 Use and potential Impacts of aFFF Containing pFaSs at airports 4.5.1 Disposal The means by which an airport disposes of AFFF or AFFF concentrate can vary based on the nature of activity resulting in waste for disposal, the nature of the material being disposed (e.g., aspirated residual AFFF, AFFF concentrate, and wastewater containing AFFF or PFASs as a result of vehicle or equipment system maintenance) , an airport's waste management facilities and associated capacity, and applicable regulations. Read the entire page →
From page 45... ... aFFF Management Within airport Operations 45 to disposal (to the extent practicable, recognizing that weather conditions may drive runoff) , airports should check with the local wastewater facility to confirm its ability to treat wastewater containing PFASs. Read the entire page →
From page 46... ... 46 Use and potential Impacts of aFFF Containing pFaSs at airports Discharge Disposal Dispose of foam-water solutions: • Wastewater treatment, appropriate pretreatment steps taken. Dispose of foam-hydrocarbon solutions: • Use fuel-water separator. Read the entire page →

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... 28 4.1 Overview AFFF is used in airport operations as a fire-extinguishing agent to prevent, extinguish, or control Class B fires, i.e., fires of flammable and combustible liquids such as crude oil, gasoline, and fuel oils. AFFF generates foam that retains water, separates fuel from flame, and ultimately results in dramatic, fast knockdown of Class B fires.