How can organisations maintain business continuity during the AFFF transition?

A strong transition begins with early stakeholder mapping. Project sponsors may initiate the work, but facility personnel provide critical insights into daily operations. Their input shapes construction sequencing and helps identify restrictions and access needs, as well as practical timelines.

Operational continuity relies on early and sustained coordination across technical and operational groups. Fire engineers, environmental specialists, contractors and facility managers each contribute information that helps maintain safe operations during the transition.

In high-risk  sectors such as aviation, industrial processing and defence, stakeholders need to agree which assets must remain operational and which can pause temporarily and under what conditions. These decisions influence the transition strategy and shape how interruption risks are managed across sites. Early alignment reduces downstream disruption and supports safe, productive operations.

• Manage system downtime and safety measures
  Plan for minimal disruptions to avoid compromising fire safety.
  
  
• Update SOPs and training
  Support the safety of facility users by updating all necessary operating documents.
  
  
• Prepare for system decommissioning and demolition
  Understand all components of the system and safely dismantle and remove outdated systems.
  
  
• Create detailed pre-installation plans
  Thoroughly plan the installation process and logistics in advance.
  
  
• Maintain active stakeholder engagement
  Engage stakeholders regularly to maintain alignment and support.
  
  
• Prepare adaptive risk mitigating strategies
  Develop flexible approaches to effectively manage emerging risks.

Our teams guide organisations through the AFFF transition by leveraging deep technical experience in fire protection, environmental management and system replacement.

Collaborating closely with clients and using site-specific information, our teams develop practical strategies to maintain continuity, navigate regulations, manage system downtime risks and implement safer, sustainable solutions tailored to each facility.