Wildland Fire Suppression

Protect Wildland Firefighters, Wildlife, and WUI Communities

As climate change drives more extreme fire seasons, innovative wildland firefighting technology becomes essential to life safety, natural resource protection, and environmental health. Communities in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas face heightened threats from large fires and unpredictable fire behavior. To protect civilians, firefighters, neighborhoods, and wilderness areas, agencies must implement modern wildland fire management strategies with eco-friendly F-500 Encapsulator Agent.

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Eco-Friendly

Our products minimize environmental impact while strengthening wildfire suppression efforts. F-500 EA® protects air quality and water sources while supporting wildland fire suppression practices in compliance with environmental health standards.

Fluorine-Free

As fire departments transition away from fluorinated firefighting foams due to high levels of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, the demand for fluorine-free alternatives, like our F-500 EA®, continues to grow to support fire safety initiatives.

Firefighter Cancer & Health Risks

Reduce Exposure to Toxins in Smoke and Soot

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), wildland firefighters face daily exposure to carbon monoxide, benzene, formaldehyde, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These toxins, combined with extreme heat and physically demanding conditions, contribute to higher risks of lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other long-term health issues compared to structural firefighters.

F-500 EA® helps break the free radical chain reaction, reducing carcinogenic toxins in smoke and soot at the nozzle. By lowering harmful exposures during suppression efforts, agencies can better protect firefighter health and extend careers in the field.

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Fire Setting Report & Research 

Independent studies by the Laval Fire Department and the University of Ottawa confirm that F-500 EA® significantly reduces carcinogenic contaminant exposure for wildland fire crews. Research conducted in honor of firefighter Langis Villeneuve, who passed away from cancer linked to firefighting chemicals, underscores the urgency of adopting safer agents and fire protection measures to improve firefighter safety during emergency response efforts.

“The committee is confident that the Encapsulator Agent reduces a firefighter’s exposure to carcinogenic contaminants.”

Troubling Trends

Improve Wildland Firefighting Strategies with F-500 EA®

In 2023, wildland fires burned nearly 12 million hectares of land globally, with Canadian fires driving the majority of damage. Suppression costs for federal and state agencies continue to escalate as fuel accumulation and extreme weather events drive larger, more severe incidents. A 1% solution of F-500 EA® absorbs thermal energy far faster than water, preventing fire spread, reducing re-ignition risk, and lowering exposure during initial attack and extended suppression efforts.

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Fluorine-Free Alternatives

Embrace Fluorine-Free Fire Suppression with F-500 EA®

We’re proud to offer an eco-friendly solution that addresses public health concerns and costly damages to private and public lands linked to traditional foam fire suppression. Unlike traditional foams or dry chemicals, F-500 EA® Encapsulator Agent acts at the molecular level, targeting all four sides of the fire tetrahedron simultaneously. It’s a fluorine-free, biodegradable, and non-corrosive Encapsulator Agent designed to tackle challenges such as open burning, hazardous materials incidents, and flammable fuel spill control.

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Proactive Protection for WUI Communities

Shield Your Community and Environment with F-500 EA®

A 1% solution of F-500 EA® can be applied proactively to protect homes, defensible space, and vegetation in WUI areas. Pretreating reduces the chance of fire spread, prevents re-ignition in previously affected zones, and safeguards community health by lowering smoke and soot exposure. From initial attack to long-term fire prevention strategies, F-500 EA® provides agencies with the suppression resources needed to reduce damage, protect natural resources, and safeguard lives.

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Yes. It is fluorine-free, biodegradable, and non-corrosive, making it safer for wildlife, soil, and water systems.

Yes, it’s been used in air drops by U.S. Forest Services, including Georgia State, to reduce fire intensity and protect firefighters on the ground.

It works with wildland fire engines, initial attack crews, hand tools, proportioning systems, and even heavy equipment.

Yes. By improving droplet utilization, preventing re-ignition, and reducing fuel accumulation hazards, F-500 EA® lowers long-term suppression costs.

Yes. F-500 EA® has been tested under NFPA 18A and UL NFPA 18, proving its effectiveness across multiple hazard types.

It cools flames quickly, prevents re-ignition, and contains fire spread in high-risk areas during extreme events.

It aids in both initial attack and long-term suppression, effectively controlling forest fires and preventing re-ignition.

It suppresses small fires before they spread, reducing fuel accumulation and mitigating fire risks in remote areas.

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