Airport Fire Fighter

Designed for fire departments, both civilian and military, whose primary mission is aircraft fire and rescue. This five-day course meets the training requirements of both NFPA 1003 and FAA FAR Part 139.319. The course covers such topics as: Airport Familiarization, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Apparatus, Aircraft Types, Engines and Systems, and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting 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. We also offer Airport Firefighter:AO. Let us know if you are interested in taking the seven day course and getting certified at both levels.

Special Equipment - NFPA compliant full turnout gear, SCBA with spare bottle, and PASS device.

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

Hours   44
Course Cost   $ 295 In-State     $ 495 Out-Of-State     Field Course – Contact host department regarding cost

Syllabus

Required Text - IFSTA's Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, 5th edition, available at the Alabama Fire College Bookstore or 1-866-984-4535

Pre-Requisites

• 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED
• IFSAC or ProBoard/NPQS Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
• Skills

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