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The state of Queensland – Australia – has formerly released their new policy for fire-fighting foam. This policy announcement is without question a landmark decision and an earthquake in the industry. They open the road to soon-to-come prohibition of the manufacture and use of fire fighting foams containing fluorinated compounds.
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3F Américas and RCY France are proud to announce mutual cooperation to represent the full line of their specialty textile products to address natural and industrial disasters

• Floating booms against water pollution: oil spills, algae proliferation, shellfish invasion…
• Water rails to control flooding
• Inflatable tents to offer shelter for civilians and local authority organisations
• Flexible tanks to store fresh water supplies in remote areas

Learn more on www.rcy.fr

IPEN – an ONG aiming for a clean environment – released recently an article updating the situation about PFCs used in fire fighting foams.

The article outlines the risk taken by firemen using AFFF.

3F has always been standing to promote green Fluoro Free Foams FFF.

A brand new range of fire fighting foam concentrates designed to combine high efficiency and consideration of the environment.

Their main feature is the removal of solvents -Solvent Free- in their formulation:

– Reduction of the COD/BOD for a better degradation,

– Reduction of the consumption of oxygen in watercourses lowering the impact on living organisms,

– Reduction of immediate toxicity by elimination of hazardous components,

– Reduction of fuel contamination of the foam leading to enhanced burn back resistance.

3F and Ruth Lee signed on a representation agreement for Ruth Lee Manikins in Latino America!

We are confident you won’t find more durable manikins on the market and with a full range of dummies, designed for different technical rescue training scenarios, such as working at height or in confined spaces, we are sure we can provide you with the perfect training partner!

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3F Américas Inc. and A.T.I. have signed a sales agreement for DETEX to represent the product in Latino America.

DETEX is a UNIQUE and PATENTED product: first smoke detector and extractor without external evacuation, it creates a survival bubble in case of fire.
Smoke intoxication causes death in 80% of all cases of fire in a room. Approximately 800 fatalities are known to have occurred in France alone through smoke inhalation.
Easy to install, without maintenance, warranted for 10 years, DETEX can save lives: public buildings, residential housing, office, towers, hospital, schools…

More information www.detex.fr

3F presents FIRE FLASH, our Ultra High Pressure System designed to fit on any model of Quad.
FIRE FLASH resolves the access difficulties for forest fires. When it becomes impossible for fire trucks or 4×4 car, the Quad can still pass through…
FIRE FLASH is a complete system, with a 70L water tank, a full foam injection system and a pump running at 140 bars. The combination of High Pressure and foam agent allows multiplying the extinguishing power by 10, to make the best use of water.

FIRE FLASH is offered already mounted on a Kazuma Quad : FIRE QUAD

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3F is proud to announce the release of its ultimate foam concentrate 1×1 : FILMEX 1.
The product has been certified to EN 1568 part 3 and 4 and is rated Class 1A on Hydrocarbons and 1C on Polar Solvents. This product fills a gap in the range of products to be offered to the industry as it allows to reduce the stock of foam concentrate, especially in mobile protection.
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3F engineering department is proud to bring a new tool in his comprehensive range of FAS: Fire Attack Systems.
FAS PAC is a portable and light back-pack system designed for a fast and efficient fire attack by an individual fire fighter. FAS PAC is ideal for rapid response situations and can be carried on a Quad or motorbike. FAS PAC is offered as Water Mist or Foam.