Trainings

Individuals who qualify for “Advanced Standing” may bypass completing the Airport Firefighter course and directly test for Airport Fire Fighter (IFSAC). Individuals granted advanced standing will be allowed a one-time challenge of both the written and practical examinations for Airport Fire Fighter (IFSAC).

Covers rules and regulations, airport certification, aircraft and airport familiarization, ARFF safety, ARFF apparatus, PPE, rescue and firefighting procedures, tactical operations, hazardous materials, incident command, airfield communications, extinguishing agents, ARFF tools and equipment, and airport emergency plans to meet NFPA 1003 standards for a Professional Airport Firefighter and FAR 139 requirements.

Prepares experienced aviation based firefighters with operational actions associated with an airport emergency. Focuses on the Airport Emergency Plan, coordinated actions between agencies, Strategies and Tactics on the incident grounds, and additional aspects that can bring an incident to successful closure. Provides participants with a much deeper understanding of operations in an ARFF department in both emergency and administrative functions.

Introduces students to the skills and knowledge required for certification to Driver/Operator - ARFF as described in Chapter 9 of NFPA 1002. The course will train crews in the deployment and operation of an ARFF truck.

Individuals who qualify for “Advanced Standing” may bypass completing the Driver/Operator ARFF course and directly test for Driver/Operator ARFF (IFSAC). Individuals granted advanced standing will be allowed a one-time challenge of both the knowledge and practical examinations for Driver/Operator ARFF (IFSAC). Individuals are given one year from the date of being granted the challenge to successfully complete the exams.

This Advanced Recertification course will meet and exceed all requirements for annual live fire training (FAR 139). This course is designed to exceed all FAA requirements, while also incorporating more advanced skills into the training. All of the training found in the Basic Recertification Burn course are included, with the addition of Scenario Based training evolutions.

Students attending this course will complete training to meet all training requirements for annual live fire training (FAR 139.319). This course is designed to ensure all FAA requirements are met, while also providing a variety of fires and challenges to prepare Airport Firefighters for real world scenarios.

Provides students an opportunity to practice their skills deploying, positioning, and utilizing an HRET for aircraft incidents. The Oshkosh Snozzle is used during training. This training can be provided at your site, with your truck if requested.

Designed to meet the live fire training requirements for initial training as specified in FAR 139.319 as well as Advisory Circular 150/5210-17C (1.2.1). This training only provides live fire training, no other topics are covered.