Fire Apparatus Operator: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting

This course is based on NFPA 1002: Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. The course is designed for fire apparatus drivers who will be operating a fire department emergency vehicle intended to carry rescue and firefighting equipment used for rescuing occupants and combating fires in aircraft at, or in the vicinity of, an airport.

The NFPA 1010 is a standard published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that consolidates previous professional qualification standards for firefighters into a single document. It combines NFPA 1001, NFPA 1002, NFPA 1003, and NFPA 1005 to establish criteria for various fire service personnel, including the Alabama Fire College’s Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Fire Fighter, Marine Fire Fighter, and Fire Apparatus Operator: ARFF, Pumper, Aerial, and Mobile Water supply programs.

In response to the 2024 update of NFPA 1010, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, the Fire Apparatus Operator: Aircraft Rescue Firefighter course will be transitioning to: IFSTA's Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition.

These changes will take effect starting June 1, 2026, and will impact course content and certification requirements. For more information regarding Curriculum and Certification Updates, please visit the following link: Curriculum and Certification Updates

For more information, call 1-800-241-2467

Special Equipment -

NFPA compliant helmet

Boots with safety toe

Hand protection

Physical Requirements - You must be in good physical condition for this course.

Hours   16
Course Cost   $ 260 In-State     $ 520 Out-Of-State    

Required Text - Aircraft Rescue & FF 6th Ed.

Certification Course Syllabus

Practical Exam Materials

Pre-Requisites

• • (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Fire Fighter II
  • (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Airport Fire Fighter
  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful completion of Emergency Vehicle Driver course or previous Fire Apparatus Operator certification

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