Class B Firefighting Foam

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The use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam allows PFAS chemicals to sink through the soil into groundwater or run off into rivers and streams.

Proposed procurement goals:

Require disclosure of PFAS in all products considered for purchase: Michigan Executive Directive 2021-8, Reducing State Purchases of Products Containing Intentionally Added PFAS
Eliminate 100% of new foam containing PFAS based on total spend and replace it with GreenScreen Certified™ Standard for Firefighting Foam (v 2.0) for Class A Foam Concentrates, Class B Foam Concentrates, Class A Wetting Agents, and Class A&B Wetting Agents
Safely label and store* all remaining PFAS-containing firefighting foam, and do not use this foam for any reason, including in fire-fighting practice or exercises

*Until safe disposal is available. Incineration is not a safe option.

Resources:

Colorado: Resources for chemicals from firefighting foam and other sources
IC2: Firefighting foams that do not contain PFAS
Michigan: How to identify PFAS fire-fighting foam: Firefighting Foam and PFAS webpage
IPEN: Fluorine-free Firefighting Foams, Viable Alternatives to AFFF
State of Washington: Toxics in Firefighting Foam
Kenosha, WI ends use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam