ENCAPSULATOR AGENT – NFPA 18A - Exploring Alternatives to Flourine-Free Foam
February 26, 2025
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
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
