PFAS Containing Firefighting Foams

(1) PFAS-containing firefighting foams

Please provide details of firefighting foams containing PFAS used by your Service, including:

(1a) The period (year range) during which PFAS-containing firefighting foams were in use



(1b) For the last decade (2016-2026):

(1b.1) Manufacturer name(s) for PFAS-containing foam used in your service

(1b.2) Details of any PFAS-containing foams currently held in stock or storage (if applicable), including:

(1b.3) Type of foam and manufacturer

(1b.4) Approximate volume held (in litres)



(1c) Dates when PFAS-containing foams were phased out (if applicable)



(1d) Details of replacement foams, including manufacturer name(s) and approximate dates of introduction (where applicable)



(1e) Using already collected data and records relating to major incidents involving high foam usage (such as trainings, medium to large-scale fire incidents e.g. industrial, petrochemical, airport, landfill fires etc.). Where available, please provide:

(1e.1) Location and month/year of the incident/training(s)

(1e.2) Approximate quantity, manufacturer of PFAS-containing foam used

 

2. Firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE)

For the last decade, please provide:

(2a) Manufacturer name(s) of firefighter PPE issued or used by your Service



(2b) Whether firefighter PPE was sent to external professional cleaning services, and if so:

(2b.1) The name(s) of the service provider(s)

(2b.2) (where applicable) the type or class of PFAS treatment used, including the specific PFAS chemicals applied (e.g. C6 fluorotelomers, PFOS, PFOA).

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you. 

1) PFAS containing firefighting foams used in LFR:

a:)Used up to 2013 (unsure of starting period).

b:) none

i. Not applicable

ii. None - disposed of in September 2025 via Tradebe. Held in storage until it was disposed of last year was:

iii. Angus Fire Nicerol Protein Foam Concentrate 6% - 290l

Angus Fire 6% FP600 - 40l

Angus Fire Expandol 3% Synthetic Foam Concentrate - 175l

Angus Fire Armour Foam Liquid - 75l

Unknown blue barrelled protein foam barrel - 25l

iv. See above.

c:)Phased out in 2013 onwards.

d:)Ecopol - 2013, replaced with Freedol in 2019.

e:)Unable to provide data.

i. Unable to provide data.

ii. Unable to provide data.

2. Firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE)

For the last decade, please provide:

(2a) Manufacturer name(s) of firefighter PPE issued or used by your Service

(2b) Whether firefighter PPE was sent to external professional cleaning services, and if so:

(2b.1) The name(s) of the service provider(s)

Bristol Uniforms are responsible for all the above.

(2b.2) (where applicable) the type or class of PFAS treatment used, including the specific PFAS chemicals applied (e.g. C6 fluorotelomers, PFOS, PFOA).

Unable to obtain the requested information.