ENCAPSULATOR AGENT – NFPA 18A - Exploring Alternatives to Flourine-Free Foam

February 26, 2025

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

2025-02-26 12:00 PM 2025-02-26 01:00 PM ENCAPSULATOR AGENT – NFPA 18A - Exploring Alternatives to Flourine-Free Foam America/New_York

Technical Education Session

Location: CFSA Online Learning (Once registered, additional information will be provided regarding the webinar URL)
Certificate: A certificate of attendance will be issued by CFSA. This seminar may qualify for continuing professional development hours for designations (i.e., OACETT, CFAA, NICET CFPS, CFEI, etc.). This workshop will account for 1 hour.

Session Outline

This online seminar will explore how Encapsulator Agent – NFPA 18A could meet your fire protection challenges for rapid growth risks. The presentations will cover:

An introduction to NFPA 18A, specifically 7.7 encapsulator agent
Encapsulation technology history
Types and potential industry areas
PFAS/PFOS foam eliminations
Success stories using encapsulator agent technology
3D animation video of the technology

About the Speaker

André Bourassa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection from the University of Montreal in addition to a Certificate in Emergency Response Management from Collège Montmorency Laval.

Retired after a 45-and-a-half-year career but still an Instructor and active as a Part-Time Deputy Chief, André gives back to society by sharing his passion and knowledge on the latest technologies in Fire Protection. More specifically on Encapsulating Agents as defined by NFPA 18A January 2022 edition.

Registration

CFSA Members: $30.00 + 3.90 HST = $33.90
Non-Members: $45.00 + 5.85 HST = $50.85
Students: $10.00 + 1.30 HST = $11.30