AFFF stands for which term?

AFFF stands for which term?

• A. Aqueous Film Forming Foam
• B. Airport Fire Fighting Foam
• C. Added Foam For Fire
• D. Automatic Film Foam

Answer: (A)

AFFF stands for Aqueous Film Forming Foam. This foam concentrate is used on hydrocarbon fires, like aviation fuel spills, because it rapidly blankets the surface with a thin film that forms between the fuel and the air. That film cools the fuel and blocks vapor release, which helps knock the fire down quickly and reduces the chance of reignition. The film-forming property is what sets AFFF apart from other foams, enabling fast coverage over large spills. The other options don’t describe a standard aviation firefighting term.

AFFF stands for Aqueous Film Forming Foam. This foam concentrate is used on hydrocarbon fires, like aviation fuel spills, because it rapidly blankets the surface with a thin film that forms between the fuel and the air. That film cools the fuel and blocks vapor release, which helps knock the fire down quickly and reduces the chance of reignition. The film-forming property is what sets AFFF apart from other foams, enabling fast coverage over large spills. The other options don’t describe a standard aviation firefighting term.