Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. has entered into a new joint distribution agreement with Enforcer One, LLC that aims to simplify and speed up the move toward PFAS-free firefighting foams across high-risk sectors.
The partnership brings together PFAS destruction expertise and fluorine-free fire suppression technology into a single, end-to-end offering for organisations facing growing regulatory and environmental pressure.
A unified approach to PFAS foam replacement
Fire departments, airports, industrial sites, and defence facilities worldwide are working to phase out aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The new collaboration is designed to address the entire lifecycle of this transition – from eliminating existing PFAS stockpiles to deploying safer, fluorine-free alternatives.
Under the agreement, Perma-Fix will distribute Enforcer One’s FIREBULL® fluorine-free foam concentrates and Enforcer® compressed air foam systems (CAFS) to customers managing PFAS-impacted sites.
At the same time, Enforcer One will recommend Perma-Fix’s Perma-FAS™ technology as a preferred solution for the compliant destruction of legacy AFFF inventories.
Ron Thames, President and CEO of Enforcer One and developer of the Enforcer CAFS and FIREBULL® fluorine-free product lines, commented: “Across our municipal, industrial, agriculture, and specialty customers, demand for safe and practical ways to get out of PFAS-based foams is enormous.
“By partnering with Perma-Fix, we can now pair our FIREBULL® fluorine-free foams and Enforcer® compressed air foam systems with a destruction solution that actually breaks down PFAS rather than simply shifting the liability to landfills or incinerators.
“Perma-Fix’s Perma-FAS™ technology has demonstrated high levels of PFAS destruction at commercial scale and stands apart from traditional approaches that either store or burn these chemicals. Together, we can help customers retire their legacy foam, reduce long-term risk, and move to cleaner, high-performance firefighting agents.”
FIREBULL® Foams and CAFS: Performance without fluorine
Enforcer One’s FIREBULL® product range includes fluorine-free Class A, A/B, and specialty foam concentrates, as well as UL-listed options, climate-specific blends, training foams, and aerosol extinguishers.
These products are engineered to deliver reliable fire suppression performance without relying on fluorinated surfactants, supporting a smoother transition away from AFFF.
Complementing the foams, Enforcer CAFS equipment is available in configurations ranging from compact portable units to large skid-mounted systems.
By expanding water into high-quality finished foam, these systems offer efficient and mobile firefighting solutions – particularly valuable for locations with limited water supplies or specialised fire risks.
Perma-FAS™ technology targets PFAS at the source
Perma-Fix’s Perma-FAS™ process provides a non-incineration pathway for destroying PFAS compounds.
Operating in a closed system under relatively mild conditions, the patent-pending technology has demonstrated high destruction efficiencies across multiple PFAS chain lengths.
At Perma-Fix’s Florida facility, a 1,000-gallon reactor has successfully treated PFAS-contaminated materials, including high-concentration AFFF waste streams.
Compared with traditional approaches such as incineration or supercritical water oxidation, the process offers potential cost, safety, and operational advantages.
Mark Duff, President and CEO of Perma-Fix, added: “FIREBULL® and Enforcer systems are exactly the kind of next-generation firefighting technologies our customers are asking for – high performance, fluorine-free, and engineered to reduce environmental impact.
“By teaming with Enforcer One, we can now offer a true cradle-to-grave solution for PFAS foam: collect and destroy legacy AFFF with our Perma-FAS™ process, and replace it with proven fluorine-free foam and advanced delivery systems.
“This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to provide sustainable, practical solutions for PFAS contamination while helping fire services and industrial operators meet tightening regulatory and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expectations.
“It also represents a major step forward in our broader PFAS strategy and commercial growth objectives, reinforcing Perma-Fix’s position as the industry leader in non-incineration PFAS destruction.”
Supporting compliance and environmental responsibility
Enforcer One, founded in 2011, brings extensive firefighting and fabrication expertise to customers across industries, including oil and gas, aviation, mining, motorsports, agriculture, and chemical manufacturing.
Combined with Perma-Fix’s environmental services capabilities, the partnership is positioned to guide organisations through assessment, planning, removal, destruction, and replacement phases.
By delivering a complete transition strategy centred on PFAS-free firefighting foams, the two companies aim to help customers reduce long-term environmental liabilities while maintaining – or even enhancing – firefighting effectiveness in an increasingly regulated landscape.
