Foam Command Quick Response Calculator
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A tool by STS Safety Training Systems   |   Eph. 6:17
FoamCommand Foam Command™ Pro
Incident Type
Inputs
square feet
synthetic fluorine free foam
gpm per sq ft
gallons
Results
Run time is under 15 minutes. Consider requesting additional foam supply before committing to attack.
Required Flow Rate
50.0
GPM total solution
Estimated Run Time
36.7
minutes
at current supply
Foam Concentrate
1.5
GPM at 3%
55.0 gal total needed
Water Required
48.5
GPM
97% of total solution
Always verify calculations with your department's SOPs. This tool does not replace incident command judgment.
Application Rate Reference
Scenario Min. Rate (gpm/sq ft) NFPA Standard
Spill / pool fire (general) 0.10 NFPA 11 Minimum
Cone roof storage tank 0.10 – 0.16 NFPA 11 Standard
Floating roof tank 0.10 – 0.20 NFPA 11 Standard
High-challenge / high-speed 0.16 – 0.20 NFPA 11 Standard
Common Eductor Outputs
Eductor Size 1% Concentrate 3% Concentrate 6% Concentrate
60 GPM 0.6 GPM 1.8 GPM 3.6 GPM
95 GPM 0.95 GPM 2.85 GPM 5.7 GPM
125 GPM 1.25 GPM 3.75 GPM 7.5 GPM
250 GPM 2.5 GPM 7.5 GPM 15.0 GPM