NFPA 1145, Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Fire Fighting, provides the fundamental information agencies can rely on for using Class A foams for firefighting and protection.
Changes for the 2020 edition include updates to references and extracted material as well as a new table in Chapter 4 to help users determine the correct amount of foam concentrate to add to a given quantity of water to achieve the desired foam–mix ratio.
Fire chiefs and firefighters need this guide for specific knowledge about:
Additionally, NFPA 1145 outlines complete operational considerations for foam selection and application, operator information, system maintenance, and post-incident documentation.