Use of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for Firefighting - Find a freedom of information request

Request

I am requesting freedom of information from your fire service to request whether:

1. Your fire service has ever used Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for firefighting purposes?

2. What firefighting foam/s system/s did your fire service use?

3. If available what type of PFAS were these foams?

4. What dilution was used in firefighting foams by your fire service?

Decision

1. No, the product Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) uses is Fluorine free.

2. LFR use low expansion ratio pump and foam induction system terminating in a foam branch.

3. Not Applicable, see question 1.

4. 3% to 6%.

Reference number
3711681
Date request received
23 March 2022
Date of decision
19 April 2022