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FIXED INSTALLATIONSFIXED INSTALLATIONSFOAM INLETSFOAM INLETS

COMPETENCE STATEMENT 375COMPETENCE STATEMENT 375

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AIMAIM

To enable a firefighter to use a foam inlet fitted to a To enable a firefighter to use a foam inlet fitted to a buildingbuilding

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

1)1) Identify a foam inlet pointIdentify a foam inlet point

2)2) Describe the function of a foam inletDescribe the function of a foam inlet

3)3) Describe the outlets of a foam inlet systemDescribe the outlets of a foam inlet system

4)4) Describe the type of risk covered by foam inletsDescribe the type of risk covered by foam inlets

5)5) Deliver a foam supply to a foam inletDeliver a foam supply to a foam inlet

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FOAM INLET POINTFOAM INLET POINT

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FUNCTIONFUNCTION

To give access to fire service personnel -To give access to fire service personnel -

To a system of pipework and pourers -To a system of pipework and pourers -

To allow pre-formed low expansion foam -To allow pre-formed low expansion foam -

To be applied to a fire inside a building -To be applied to a fire inside a building -

From outside the buildingFrom outside the building

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OUTLETS

Pipework

Outlets

Risk Area

Inlet

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TYPE OF RISK AREASTYPE OF RISK AREAS

Usually basementsUsually basements

Sometimes ground floorSometimes ground floor

Areas where flammable liquids present a riskAreas where flammable liquids present a risk

Such as oil fired boilersSuch as oil fired boilers

Or liquid fuel storesOr liquid fuel stores

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DELIVER A FOAM SUPPLYDELIVER A FOAM SUPPLYTO A FOAM INLETTO A FOAM INLET

1)1) Ensure pump is connected to a sufficient water supplyEnsure pump is connected to a sufficient water supply

2)2) Lay out one line of 70mm hose ending in a foam branchLay out one line of 70mm hose ending in a foam branch

3)3) Unlock foam inlet door and ensure inlet is not defectiveUnlock foam inlet door and ensure inlet is not defective

4)4) Charge hose and induce foamCharge hose and induce foam

5)5) Once foam is being produced connect into inlet and Once foam is being produced connect into inlet and holdhold

HAZARD!!!! . . .HAZARD!!!! . . .Never allow water onto a flammable liquid fireNever allow water onto a flammable liquid fire

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QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

1)1) Describe a foam inletDescribe a foam inletRecessed box - Located at ground floor level of building - Lockable Recessed box - Located at ground floor level of building - Lockable glass panelled door - The words “FOAM INLET” printed on the glass - glass panelled door - The words “FOAM INLET” printed on the glass - Fire Service foam inlet inside the box.Fire Service foam inlet inside the box.

2)2) What is the function of a foam inlet?What is the function of a foam inlet?To give access to fire service personnel - To a system of pipework and To give access to fire service personnel - To a system of pipework and pourers - To allow pre-formed low expansion foam - To be applied to a pourers - To allow pre-formed low expansion foam - To be applied to a fire inside a building - From outside the building.fire inside a building - From outside the building.

3)3) What is the maximum number of foam outlets per What is the maximum number of foam outlets per foam inlet?foam inlet?Three.Three.

4)4) Where are you likely to find the type of risk area which Where are you likely to find the type of risk area which may have a foam inlet installed?may have a foam inlet installed?Usually basements – Sometimes ground floor – Areas where flammable Usually basements – Sometimes ground floor – Areas where flammable liquids present a risk – Such as oil fired boilers – Or liquid fuel stores.liquids present a risk – Such as oil fired boilers – Or liquid fuel stores.

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QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

5)5) What equipment do you need to supply foam to a What equipment do you need to supply foam to a foam inlet?foam inlet?One line of 70mm hose ending in a foam branch plus the equipment One line of 70mm hose ending in a foam branch plus the equipment needed to make foam – Pick up tube and foam concentrate.needed to make foam – Pick up tube and foam concentrate.

6)6) At what stage should the foam branch be applied At what stage should the foam branch be applied to the foam inlet?to the foam inlet?Charge hose and induce foam. Once foam is being produced Charge hose and induce foam. Once foam is being produced connect into inlet and hold.connect into inlet and hold.

7)7) What is the major precaution associated with What is the major precaution associated with applying foam to a liquid fuel fire?applying foam to a liquid fuel fire?Never allow water onto a flammable liquid fire.Never allow water onto a flammable liquid fire.