ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE AFFF FIRE SUPPRESSION PROJECT PROFILE
Project Name: Ellsworth Air Force Base AFFF Hazardous Fire Suppression System
Location: Box Elder, South Dakota
Application: Military Fire Suppression – AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) Hazardous Storage & Collection
Product Stored: AFFF fire suppression foam concentrate (hazardous material)
Tank Size: Two 12′ diameter x 35,000-gallon double-wall tanks (44′-1″ length with extensions)
Project Description: When an Air Force Base requires a rapid emergency fire response capability, the storage system must be engineered for absolute reliability under the most demanding conditions. FTS delivered two custom double-wall AFFF storage tanks for Ellsworth Air Force Base, designed specifically for deep-burial installation in space-constrained military infrastructure. These specialized tanks provide 100% watertight containment of hazardous fire suppression foam while meeting strict military specifications and environmental regulations. The double-wall construction with dry interstitial monitoring ensures immediate leak detection, protecting both groundwater and mission-critical operations. Corrosion-resistant fiberglass construction handles the aggressive chemical properties of AFFF concentrate, delivering decades of maintenance-free performance where failure is not an option. With engineered anti-flotation systems for 14-foot burial depth and precision-flanged connections for rapid system integration, this turnkey solution arrived on-time and under budget—ensuring Ellsworth AFB maintains full emergency response readiness for years to come.
Tank Features & FTS Services:
- Two 12′ diameter x 35,000-gallon double-wall storage tanks
- Custom-engineered for 14′ deep burial installation
- Double-wall construction with dry interstitial monitoring for leak detection
- Three 6′ flanged extensions with access lids for deep-bury configuration
- Corrosion-resistant FRP materials rated for AFFF chemical exposure
- 12″ and 4″ flanged connections with structural gussets
- Double-wall pressure testing assembly for system verification
- Custom lifting lugs and guide lugs for safe installation
- FTS-engineered anti-flotation system for deep underground placement
- Designed to military specifications and environmental compliance standards
- Full engineering, manufacturing, and logistics coordination
- Delivered on-time and under budget for a critical infrastructure project
- 20+ years of hazardous material storage expertise