Airport Fire Fighter

Designed for fire departments, both civilian and military, whose primary mission is aircraft fire and rescue. This course meets the training requirements of both NFPA 1003: Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and FAA FAR Part 139.319. The course covers such topics as Airport Familiarization, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Apparatus, Aircraft Types, Engines and Systems, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Procedures. These classroom sessions are followed by practical exercises in turret operations and extinguishment of wheel/brake, engine, interior cabin, and fuel spill fires through the use of handlines. This course will be held at a facility where various aircraft and apparatus are available.

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

Special Equipment -

NFPA Compliant Turnout Gear

SCBA with Spare Bottle

PASS Device

Physical Requirements - This is a physically demanding course which requires students to be in good physical condition.

Hours   44
Course Cost   $ 385 In-State     $ 775 Out-Of-State    

Required Text - Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 6th Edition

Certification Course Syllabus

Practical Exam Materials

Pre-Requisites

• High School Diploma/GED
• (IFSAC or Pro Board) Certified Fire Fighter II

Course Dates