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Cairo
London
Dubai
Introduction

ARFF is a specialized field focused on emergency response to aircraft incidents, both on the ground and within airport environments. This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond rapidly, protect lives, and control aircraft fires. The program aligns with international aviation and fire safety standards such as ICAO and NFPA.

Objectives

  • Understand aircraft fire risks and behavior
  • Identify aircraft structures and hazardous components
  • Apply ARFF firefighting techniques and tactics
  • Perform rescue operations safely and efficiently
  • Use specialized ARFF vehicles and extinguishing agents
  • Coordinate effectively during airport emergencies 

Training Methodology

Organisational Impact

Personal Impact

Who Should Attend?

  • Airport firefighters and ARFF personnel response teams
  • Civil defense and fire service personnel
  • Airline ground safety 
  • Aviation emergency staff
  • HSE professionals in aviation sector 
Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to ARFF & Aircraft Familiarization

  • Introduction to ARFF operations
  • ICAO requirements for airport fire services
  • Types of aircraft
  • Aircraft anatomy 
  • Aircraft materials and construction
  • Hazards associated with aircraft

Day 2: Aircraft Fire Behavior & Hazards

  • Characteristics of aviation fuels
  • Fire behavior in aircraft incidents
  • Types of aircraft fires
  • Smoke and toxic gases in aircraft fires
  • Hazardous cargo
  • Explosion risks and fire spread

Day 3: ARFF Equipment & Extinguishing Techniques

  • ARFF vehicles and capabilities
  • Firefighting agents
  • Application techniques 
  • Rapid intervention and response time requirements
  • Equipment operation and maintenance

Day 4: Rescue Operations & Incident Management

  • Aircraft evacuation procedures
  • Passenger rescue and extrication techniques
  • Use of rescue tools and equipment
  • Triage and casualty management
  • ICS in airport emergencies
  • Coordination with airport authorities and agencies

Day 5: Emergency Planning, Drills & Practical Application

  • Airport emergency planning requirements
  • ARFF response procedures and protocols
  • Full-scale emergency exercises and drills
  • Case studies of aircraft incidents
  • Lessons learned and best practices
  • Course review and final assessment

 

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