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Posted: May 11, 2021

Johnson Controls Launches WILLIAMS FIRE & HAZARD CONTROL® T-STORM® Non-Fluorinated 3×3 Foam Concentrate for Class B Fuel Fire Suppression

  • Non-fluorinated foam concentrate verified to achieve control and extinguishment at the same application rates as a UL 162 listed AR-AFFF on Type III hydrocarbon fuel fires
  • Long-lasting foam blanket for excellent burnback resistance and vapor suppression
  • Effective fire control and suppression on volatile hydrocarbon fuel fires at expansion ratios as low as 3-to-1

MILWAUKEE – (May 11, 2020) – Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings and architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, is setting a new standard in fire suppression with the launch of WILLIAMS FIRE & HAZARDCONTROL® T-STORM® NFF 3×3 UL201 Foam Concentrate. This new, patent-pending, Non-Fluorinated Foam (NFF) technology provides fast, effective fire suppression on most Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel fires. With a longer drain time than most AR-AFFFs, this foam blanket also delivers excellent post-extinguishment burnback resistance and vapor suppression.

T-STORM® NFF 3×3 UL201 Foam Concentrate passes the UL 162 synthetic foam concentrate protocol. It has also passed, under independent third-party witness, the UL 162 AR-AFFF test protocol for Type III hydrocarbon fuel at a 3-to-1 expansion ratio. This protocol’s more challenging foam application test rate of 0.04 gpm/ft2 (1.6 lpm/m2) is two-thirds that of the UL 162 synthetic, non-fluorinated foam protocol, and for an AR-AFFF this result would correspond to a minimum design application rate of 0.10 gpm/ft2 (4.1 lpm/m2).

T-STORM® NFF 3×3 UL201 Foam Concentrate provides flexibility and ease of use for first response teams, as it allows for consistent three percent proportioning for both hydrocarbon and polar solvent fires. This means there is no need to adjust proportioning for different Class B hazards. With a 3-to-1 expansion ratio and viscosity similar to a 3×3 AR-AFFF, the foam concentrate is compatible with most standard response proportioning and discharge devices, reducing the need for significant hardware changes. The low expansion ratio provides greater throw distance for the foam, giving firefighters additional separation from the flames. 

“We developed and tested the NFF Concentrate at the Johnson Controls Fire Technology Center, one of the most extensive fire research and testing facilities in the world,” said Craig Cook, global product development leader, Foam Products at Johnson Controls. “When tested on a hydrocarbon fuel fire at three percent concentration, the foam quickly gained 90 percent control and exceeded the requirements for extinguishment and burnback time for a UL 162 AR-AFFF Type III listing.” 

T-STORM® NFF 3×3 UL201 Foam Concentrate is defined as a non-fluorinated firefighting foam concentrate, produced in equipment free from the use of PFAS chemistry. Since this product is free from any intentionally added PFAS chemistry and precautions have been taken to avoid PFAS contamination, it inherently complies with Directives (EU) 2017/1000 on PFOA and 2019/1021 (EU POPs directive) as a non-fluorinated product.

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Posted: May 11, 2021

Point Pleasant (WV) Volunteer Fire Department Gets First New Truck in 10 Years

For the first time in 10 years, the Point Pleasant (WV) Volunteer Fire Department has added a new truck to its fleet, reports wsaz.com.

The new apparatus’ predecessor is more than 20 years old.

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Posted: May 11, 2021

Renewed Performance Company Named Dealer for US Watercraft

HUBERT, NC – Customized fire/rescue and police boats built by US Watercraft are now available in the Midwest through Renewed Performance Company, Inc., a market leader in providing new and refurbished emergency equipment. Based in Indiana, Renewed Performance Company is ideally located and municipalities of all sizes now have a partner in providing customized craft precisely tailored to fit their needs. Renewed Performance Company will also provide its expertise to US Watercraft.

“Fire departments and emergency services agencies in the Midwest will always have a real relationship with someone who can identify their needs and exceed their expectations. Renewed Performance Company will work with each customer directly and liaise with US Watercraft,” said Randy Borges, Managing Director of US Watercraft. “We will then deliver precisely what the end users want and need.”

US Watercraft, headquartered in Hubert, NC, is the licensed builder of SeaArk Marine commercial vessel designs and provides custom aluminum, steel, and composite boats to a variety of markets including fire/rescue, pilot, law enforcement, and military. Operating from a 75,000 square foot facility, US Watercraft is conveniently located on the Intracoastal Waterway at the center of the East Coast.

Renewed Performance Company, created in 1986, is a market leader in providing new and refurbished fire equipment and apparatus. They have worked with more than 800 fire departments to revitalize their trucks to meet their current needs. As a result, they have saved these departments thousands in hard-to-come-by funding. For Renewed Performance Company President Chris Palabrica, the customer is at the heart of all that they do. “This arrangement allows us to place an even greater focus on the customer, providing the best machine to do the job at the highest level,” he said.

If customers need additional training on the equipment, Renewed Performance Company will provide it. Renewed Performance Company is centrally and conveniently located to their primary market areas in Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio. For more information on the products and services of US Watercraft, contact Managing Director Randy Borges at (910) 708-1000. For more information on Renewed Performance Company, please call (765) 675-7586.

About US Watercraft

US Watercraft specializes in the manufacture of aluminum, steel, and composite work boats for a wide range of government and commercial clients. US Watercraft operates out of a 65-acre facility on the ICW with water access and a 75-ton travel lift. US Watercraft also provides service, repairs, and storage for commercial and recreational boats under its parent company, Waterline Systems. More info: USWatercraft.com
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Posted: May 11, 2021

Perryville (KY) to Get New Truck

Perryville (KY) city council recently voted to buy a new fire truck, with a bid of $303,549.39, reports amnews.com. The winning bidder was Toyne Inc., through local dealer High Tech Rescue, officials say.

Perryville’s current apparatus is 21 years old and has recently experienced maintenance issues.

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Posted: May 11, 2021

Photo of the Day: May 11, 2021

HME Ahrens-Fox—Saginaw Chippewa Tribes Fire Department, Mount Pleasant, MI, HAF80L aerial ladder quint. HME Ahrens-Fox AF1, MFDxl cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; HME Ahrens-Fox AF2000SS 1,750-gpm pump; 400-gallon polypropylene water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system. Dealer: Matt Creech, Kodiak Emergency Vehicles, Grand Ledge, MI.

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