NFPA 1003 AIRPORT FIREFIGHTER

This training program is designed to provide response personnel or company personnel with the skills and knowledge required for certification to Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) as described in Chapter 5 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2019 ed.). This course is IFSAC accredited, providing internationally recognized certification for Emergency Response Professionals. Delegates must undergo examination and skills evaluation, which if completed successfully will result in IFSAC Certification.

Course Contents: 

  • Airport familiarisation 
  • Aircraft familiarisation 
  • Rescue and firefighting personnel safety 
  • Airport communications 
  • ARFF equipment 
  • Emergency aircraft evacuation 
  • ARFF tactics and strategies 
  • Use of structural apparatus for ARFF 
  • Aircraft dangerous goods 
  • Airport emergency plan 
  • 100 & 400 fuel fire 
  • 8,100 sq.ft. fuel fire using ARFF Vehicle 
  • 3-dimensional aircraft fuel fire 
  • Engine/Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fire 
  • Aircraft wheel brake assembly fire 
  • Interior aircraft fire 
  • Aircraft ventilation 
  • Aircraft victim rescue 
  • Aircraft scene overhaul 
  • Replenishing extinguishing agent 

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Pre-Requisite Training 

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I/II / or equivalent experience 


Practical: Experiential learning and demonstration the range of competencies required by a qualified firefighter             

Assessment: Continuous performance assessment, followed by debriefing of command exercises, carried out by senior instructional staff. 


Price on request.