CHAPTER 7 Tactical Response Guidelines for Pipeline Emergencies
for fire control; (2) if there is adequate pumping capacity to provide the re- quired water volume and pressure at the fire scene; and (3) there is adequate supply of foam concentrate and application devices available. If an adequate water supply is not available, the IC should consider a nonintervention strategy.
Figure 7.4 Firefighters must select the right type of foam concentrate for vapor suppression or fire control based on the characteristics of the hazardous materials. Firefighters are ap- plying an Alcohol Resistant AFFF foam to an ethanol fire.
Figure 7.5 Pipeline emergencies may require large water supplies to support continuous operations.