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| **Subject:** PROGRAMS FOR         | **Date:**      | **AC No:**     |
| TRAINING OF AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND   | 4/28/2006      | 150/5210-17A   |
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1.  **PURPOSE.** This advisory circular (AC) provides information on
    courses and reference materials for training of Aircraft Rescue and
    Firefighting (ARFF) personnel.

2.  **CANCELLATION.** This AC cancels AC 150/5210-17, dated 3/9/94;
    Change 1, dated 4/6/95; and Change 2, dated 10/1/95.

3.  **APPLICATION.** The material contained in this AC is applicable for
    use on all civil airports.

4.  **RELATED READING MATERIAL.** The ACs listed below can be found at
    [www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/resources/advisory_circulars](http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/resources/advisory_circulars)/.

**a.** 14 CFR part 139 (part 139), Certification of Airports.

**b.** AC l50/5200-l2, Fire Department Responsibility in Protecting
Evidence at the Scene of an Aircraft Accident.

**c.** AC l50/5200-18, Airport Safety Self-Inspection.

**d**. AC 150/5200-31, Airport Emergency Plan.

**e.** AC 150/5210-6, Aircraft Fire and Rescue Facilities and
Extinguishing Agents.

**f.** AC I50/5210-7, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Communications.

**g**. AC 150/5210-13, Water Rescue Plans, Facilities, and Equipment.

**h**. AC 150/5210-14, Airport Fire and Rescue Personnel Protective
Clothing.

**i.** AC 150/5220-4, Water Supply Systems for Aircraft Fire and Rescue
Protection.

**j.** AC 150/5220-17, Design Standards for an Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting Training Facility.

**k.** AC 150/5230-4, Aircraft Fuel Storage, Handling, and Dispensing on
Airports.

**l**. National Fire Protection Association's Standard for Airport Fire
Fighter Professional Qualifications (NFPA 1003-2002 Edition).

**m**. U.S. Air Force Technical Order (TO) 00-105E-9, Aircraft Rescue
Information (Fire Protection). The technical order describes procedures
for fire service personnel responding to various types of emergencies
involving military or civil aircraft. It also provides general
information on aircraft firefighting and rescue as well as detailed
information relating to military aircraft and civilian air carrier
aircraft used by the military. Nonmilitary organizations having airport
firefighting and rescue responsibilities at airports that serve military
aircraft under routine and/or emergency conditions may obtain a copy of
this technical order by sending a request to:

HQ AFCESA/CEXF

139 Barnes Drive

Suite 1

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL 32403-5319

Telephone: (850) 283-6150

**n.** International Fire Service Training Association's (IFSTA's)
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Fourth Edition. The manual was
developed to provide information for both airport and structural fire
department officers to effectively accomplish the various tasks involved
in aircraft firefighting and rescue. It is designed for all types of
fire protection organizations and includes the use of both conventional
and specialized aircraft firefighting apparatus. Copies may be purchased
from IFSTA at the address listed in paragraph 9.c. below.

5.  **REQUIREMENTS** **FOR CERTIFICATED AIRPORTS.** Part 139.319(i)
    requires that each holder of an airport operating certificate must
    ensure that firefighting personnel are properly trained to perform
    their duties. The recommendations in this AC comprise a method for
    meeting this provision. The minimum requirements for a training
    program are listed below. These recommendations are *not* intended
    as proficiency standards for airport fire fighters, but are provided
    to assist the airport sponsor in establishing an adequate training
    program. However, proficiency is the key to a successful ARFF
    training program. The number of hours of training will vary from
    individual to individual. We recommend that, as a minimum, no less
    than 40 hours of annual recurrent training be accomplished for each
    ARFF personnel.

**a. Training Curriculum.** The training curriculum must include initial
and recurrent instruction in at least the areas listed in (1) through
(12) below. Initial training is defined as that training provided to a
new or relief employee to enable him/her to identify and interpret
advanced theories, facts, concepts, principles, requirements,
procedures, equipment, and components of ARFF as applied to the aircraft
serving the airport and to demonstrate all required tasks safely and
accurately and in accordance with established procedures while
functioning independently. Recurrent training is defined as that
training provided to an employee *as often as necessary but not less
than 12 consecutive calendar months* to enable him/her to maintain a
satisfactory level of proficiency. Appropriate frequencies for recurrent
training will vary widely from airport to airport and from one employee
to another. Training in several areas will require coordination with
airlines and other organizations on the local airport.

**(1) Airport familiarization.** The program should train personnel such
that they are able to do the following:

\(a\) describe the runway and taxiway identification system;

\(b\) describe the airfield lighting color code/marking system;

\(c\) describe the airfield pavement marking and signing system;

\(d\) identify the various on-field aircraft navigation aids;

\(e\) cite airport rules and regulations concerning vehicle movement and
access;

\(f\) cite rules and regulations governing airport security;

\(g\) locate a given point on a grid map or other standard map used at
the airport;

\(h\) identify terrain features using map symbols;

\(i\) identify installations and features in the critical response areas
that present a hazard to vehicle response;

\(j\) identify installations and terrain features in the critical
response areas that limit vehicle response capability;

\(k\) identify the probable direction of travel of fuel in a simulated
leak in the fuel distribution system;

\(l\) demonstrate the operation of fuel system valves and pumps to
control the flow of fuel within the system; and

\(m\) identify hazardous materials that are frequently stored or used on
the airport property.

**(2) Aircraft** **familiarization.** For air carrier operations, the
program should train personnel such that they are able to do the
following:

\(a\) identify the types of aircraft operating at the airport;

\(b\) identify the categories of aircraft propulsion systems;

\(c\) locate normal entry doors, emergency exit openings, and evacuation
slides for a given aircraft;

\(d\) demonstrate the opening of all doors and compartments for a given
aircraft;

\(e\) identify aircrew and passenger capacities and locations for a
given aircraft;

\(f\) indicate the type of fuel used, location of fuel tanks, and
capacity of fuel tanks for a given aircraft;

\(g\) identify and locate components of the fuel, oxygen, hydraulic,
electrical, fire protection, anti-icing, APU, brake, wheel, and egress
systems for a given aircraft; and

\(h\) identify and locate the flight data recorder and cockpit voice
recorder.

**(3) Rescue and firefighting personnel safety.** The program should
train personnel such that they are able to do the following:

(a) identify the hazards associated with aircraft firefighting/rescue;

\(b\) identify the hazards to personnel associated with aircraft and
aircraft systems;

\(c\) identify the potential stress effects on emergency services
personnel involved in a mass casualty situation;

\(d\) identify the purpose and limitations of approved protective
clothing used locally;

\(e\) demonstrate donning protective approved clothing within 1 minute;

\(f\) identify the purpose of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA);

\(g\) identify the components and operation of SCBA;

\(h\) identify the limitations of SCBA;

\(i\) demonstrate the donning within 1 minute and use of an approved
SCBA;

\(j\) demonstrate changing the air supply cylinder of a team member with
an exhausted air supply cylinder;

\(k\) while wearing a SCBA, demonstrate the actions to be taken when the
following emergency situations occur: low air alarm activates, air
supply is exhausted, regulator malfunctions, facepiece is damaged, low
pressure hose is damaged, and high pressure hose is damaged;

\(l\) while wearing a SCBA, demonstrate the actions to be taken to
assist a team member experiencing the following emergency situations:
low air alarm activates, air supply is exhausted, regulator
malfunctions, facepiece is damaged, low pressure hose is damaged, and
high pressure hose is damaged; and

\(m\) identify techniques for protection from communicable disease
hazards.

**(4) Emergency communications systems on the airport, including fire
alarms.** The program should train personnel such that they are able to
do the following:

(a) identify the procedures for receiving an emergency alarm;

(b) identify radio frequencies and channels used by his/her organization
    and mutual aid organizations;

(c) identify procedures concerning multiple alarms and mutual aid;

(d) demonstrate knowledge of the phonetic alphabet;

(e) demonstrate the use of all communication equipment used by his/her
    organization;

(f) cite the procedure for obtaining clearance from the control tower or
    other responsible authority for apparatus movement;

(g) give an initial status report for a simulated aircraft accident;

(h) demonstrate the use of standard aircraft fire rescue hand signals;
    and

(i) identify standard hand signals to be used to communicate with
    aircrew personnel.

**(5) Use of fire hoses, nozzles, turrets, and other appliances.** The
program should train personnel such that they are able to do the
following:

\(a\) identify the purpose of each tool and item of equipment used
locally;

\(b\) identify the location of each tool and item of equipment used
locally;

\(c\) identify the hazards associated with each tool and item of
equipment used locally;

\(d\) identify the proper procedures for use and maintenance of each
tool and item of equipment used locally;

\(e\) identify the purpose of each hose, nozzle, and adapter used
locally;

\(f\) identify the location of each hose, nozzle, and adapter used
locally;

\(g\) identify the size and amount of each hose carried on each local
vehicle;

\(h\) identify the proper procedures for use and maintenance of each
hose, nozzle, and adapter used locally;

\(i\) identify the proper procedure to be used when advancing hose for
fire attack;

\(j\) identify the proper procedure to be used when laying hose to
establish a resupply of water;

\(k\) identify the primary purpose, agent capacity, water capacity, type
of agent carried, agent discharge rate/range, personnel requirements,
and response limitations for each vehicle used locally;

\(l\) demonstrate the proper methods of operation of all handlines and
vehicle-mounted discharge devices;

\(m\) identify the procedures for maintenance of each vehicle used
locally; and

\(n\) identify the procedures for resupply, using a hydrant, structural
vehicles, tank trucks and other vehicles, for each vehicle used locally.

**(6) Applications** **of extinguishing agents.** The program should
train personnel such that they are able to:

(a) identify the extinguishing properties of each agent, including
    advantages and disadvantages;

(b) identify which agents used by the local organization are compatible
    and which are not;

(c) identify the locations and quantities of each agent that is kept in
    inventory for vehicle resupply;

(d) identify the quantity of each type of agent that is carried on each
    vehicle used at the local airport;

(e) identify the preferred agent to be used in suppression and
    extinguishment for various fire scenarios;

(f) demonstrate agent application techniques;

(g) identify each type of portable fire extinguisher by classification
    and rating;

(h) identify the limitations and operating characteristics of each type
    of portable fire extinguisher;

(i) identify the location of each portable fire extinguisher provided on
    local vehicles; and

\(j\) identify the general location of portable fire extinguishers
provided on aircraft.

**(7) Emergency** **aircraft evacuation assistance.** For air carrier
operations, the program should train personnel such that they are able
to do the following:

\(a\) identify the priorities of openings to be used to gain entry to
aircraft;

\(b\) identify which opening should be used to gain entry for a given
aircraft and situation;

\(c\) select the necessary tools and equipment to gain entry for a given
aircraft and situation;

\(d\) while wearing full protective clothing, demonstrate, from inside
and outside the aircraft, opening normal entry doors and emergency exit
points for a given aircraft;

\(e\) identify potential locations for cut-in entry, using reference
materials, aircraft markings, or general guidelines for a given
aircraft;

\(f\) identify the hazards associated with cut-in entry;

\(g\) identify procedures followed during an emergency situation by
crews of air carriers operating at the local airport; and

\(h\) identify the procedures to be used to protect evacuation points.

**(8) Firefighting** **operations.** The program should train personnel
such that they are able to do the following:

\(a\) describe the standard operating procedure plans for various
emergency scenarios;

\(b\) select a strategy and tactics for incident control and
termination;

\(c\) identify the procedures for securing and maintaining a rescue
path;

\(d\) identify the proper procedure to use when protecting an aircraft
fuselage from fire exposure;

\(e\) identify the procedures to be used when providing protective
streams for personnel;

\(f\) identify procedures for controlling runoff from fire control
operations and fuel spills; and

\(g\) identify the procedures to be used to stabilize aircraft wreckage.

**(9) Adapting and using structural rescue and firefighting equipment
for aircraft rescue and firefighting.** For any structural rescue and
firefighting equipment available and intended for use in aircraft
firefighting, the program should train personnel such that they are able
to identify the procedures used to adapt the equipment for aircraft
rescue and firefighting.

**(10) Aircraft cargo hazards.** The program should train personnel such
that they are able to do the following:

\(a\) identify the hazards indicated by each Department of
Transportation (DOT) and International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) label;

\(b\) identify the limitation of the DOT and ICAO classifications and
labeling system;

\(c\) use the *DOT Emergency Response Guidebook* to obtain information
on hazardous materials for a given situation;

\(d\) identify the procedures for using CHEMTREC and other resources to
obtain information concerning a hazardous material; and

\(e\) using the information obtained from the *DOT Emergency Response
Guidebook* and CHEMTREC, identify the appropriate response, including
risk assessment and rescue or evacuation requirements, to a given
situation involving hazardous materials.

**(11) Familiarization with fire fighters' duties under the airport
emergency plan.** The program should train personnel such that they are
able to do the following:

\(a\) identify airport prefire plans;

\(b\) identify the various types of aircraft-related emergencies;

\(c\) identify and understand the incident command system to be utilized
in an emergency;

\(d\) identify the procedures to be used to size-up a given aircraft
accident; and

\(e\) identify the other duties of his/her organization under the
airport emergency plan.

**(12) Additional training.**

(a) If the airport emergency plan calls for fire fighters to respond to
    special situations, such as water or treetop rescue, training
    specific to such situations should be provided.

(b) If a Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS) plan is in
    place at the airport, training specific to operations in low
    visibility should be provided.

(c) Fire fighters should also receive training in recognition of
    aircraft ballistic parachute systems during emergency operations.
    (See
    <http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/airport_safety/>
    for Rocket-Deployed Emergency Parachute Systems, CertAlert 04-13.)

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**b. Live-Fire Drills.** All rescue and firefighting personnel must
participate in at least one live-fire drill every 12 months. This drill
must include a pit fire with an aircraft mock-up or similar device,
using enough fuel to provide a fire intensity that simulates realistic
firefighting conditions. The conditions would simulate the type of fire
that could be encountered on an air carrier aircraft at the airport. AC
150/5220-17 provides more detailed guidance on recommended standards for
the burning area structure. It is intended that the drill provide an
opportunity for the firefighting team to become familiar with the use of
all fire extinguishment equipment they will use in the event of an
accident. If possible, a simulated rescue of aircraft occupants will
help in creating a realistic simulation. During the drill, each fire
fighter must demonstrate the following:

**(1)** the control and extinguishment of a simulated aircraft fire
using handlines and turrets, given an airport-type foam firefighting
vehicle. The decision to train on handline or turret should be based on
whether the trainee is assigned a handline or whether the trainee is a
driver/operator who would normally operate the turrets. Many training
programs may have all the participants working the handlines, and it
would be acceptable for the driver/operator to meet the annual
requirement in this fashion. However, it would not be acceptable for a
handline firefighter to use training on the turrets to meet the annual
requirement;

**(2)** the control and extinguishment of a simulated aircraft fire
using handlines and turrets, given each type, other than foam-type,
firefighting vehicle \[see (1) above for guidance on acceptability of
handline and turret operation\]; and

**(3)** using fire streams to protect fire fighters and aircraft
occupants, given an airport firefighting vehicle.

**c. First** **Aid.** At least one person trained and current in basic
emergency medical care must be on duty during air carrier operations. In
this context, "on duty" does not mean that the emergency medical person
be one of the regular ARFF personnel, but that there must be some
assured means of having the individual available within a reasonable
response time. This training must include 40 hours covering at least the
following areas:

**(1)** bleeding;

**(2)** cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

**(3)** shock;

**(4)** primary patient survey;

**(5)** injuries to the skull, spine, chest, and extremities;

**(6)** internal injuries;

**(7)** moving patients;

**(8)** burns; and

**(9)** triage.

**d.** **Hands-On Training.** It is highly recommended that fire
fighters receive hands-on training on the aircraft that regularly serve
their airport. Such a feat is very difficult unless there are aircraft
that remain overnight or there is an aircraft maintenance facility on
the airport. Where such hands-on training is not feasible, it is
recommended that ARFF crews be given access to aircraft schematics and
to computer-based training that are available in the commercial market.

**6. FIRE FIGHTER CERTIFICATION.**

**a. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certification.** While
NFPA certification is not required by part 139, a worthwhile goal of a
training program would be to enable personnel to meet proficiency
criteria as detailed in NFPA 1003, Standard for Professional
Qualifications for Airport Fire Fighters. The standard was developed by
the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications. It specifies, in terms of performance objectives, the
minimum requirements of professional competence required for service as
an airport fire fighter. It does not restrict any jurisdiction from
exceeding the minimum requirements set forth in the standard. A training
program that leads to the fulfillment of the professional qualifications
for an airport fire fighter identified in NFPA 1003, 2002 edition, is a
means acceptable to the Administrator of providing firefighting and
rescue personnel with the training considered necessary to perform their
duties at airports. A training program encompassing at least the
requirements in paragraph 5 above that leads to the fulfillment of the
criteria for the applicable state-level airport fire fighter
certification is also an acceptable means of meeting this requirement.
Copies of NFPA 1003, 2002 edition, may be ordered from NFPA at the
address in paragraph 9.c. below.

**b. American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Certification.**
The AAAE Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Certification Program was
developed to recognize ARFF personnel who have demonstrated more than
normal devotion to their profession by exceeding regular job
requirements and to standardize ARFF training. This is a voluntary
program administered by AAAE and supported by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA). The levels for the ARFF Certification Program are
as follows:

(1) The Basic Level---designed to recognize personnel who have recently
    entered the ARFF profession.

(2) The Senior Level---designed to recognize more experienced ARFF
    personnel.

(3) The Master Level---designed to recognize personnel involved in ARFF
    on a management level.

For further information on the AAAE ARFF Certification Program, contact
AAAE directly at the address in paragraph 9.b. below.

**7. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS.** Where mutual aid agreements exist with
U.S. Air Force personnel and/or municipal fire services surrounding the
airport, familiarization training for all parties should be provided. In
connection with such mutual aid agreements, the U.S. Air Force
encourages and extends the use of Air Force base training facilities to
surrounding municipal fire organizations, as explained in Air Force
Regulation 32-2001, Fire Protection and Prevention Program.

**8. NONCERTIFICATED AIRPORTS.** There are no regulatory requirements
for ARFF services at noncertificated airports. However, at those
airports that have ARFF coverage, or for fire departments that have an
airport responsibility, the information found in the programs listed in
paragraph 9 is useful.

**9.** **PROGRAMS AVAILABLE.**

**a. FAA's Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Computer-Based Training
(CBT), Version 1, Curriculum.** This course has been designed to be
appropriate for inclusion in initial training, i.e., contributing
knowledge of basic aircraft rescue and firefighting principles. The
program is available from the FAA on CD-ROM. Successful completion of
this course provides the student with the minimum knowledge and improves
skills necessary for handling an aircraft emergency effectively. The
successful graduate should have the minimum level of professional
competency necessary to qualify as an airport firefighter within part
139, Certification of Airports. In addition, successful completion
should put graduates well on their way to meeting the criteria in
National Fire Protection Association 1003, 2002 edition, Standard for
Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. The 3-disk CD-ROM is
available from Airport Certification Safety Inspectors.

**b. FAA Co-sponsored Training Programs.** The following schools are
endorsed and co-sponsored by the FAA. This list is not exhaustive, nor
does it indicate the only sources for such programs and/or reference
materials. These programs have been reviewed and are endorsed by the
FAA. AAAE may be contacted at:

American Association of Airport Executives

601 Madison Street, Suite 400

Alexandria, VA 22314

Telephone: (703) 824-0504

Fax: (703) 820-1395

[www.airportnet.org/](http://www.airportnet.org/)

**(1) AAAE Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Basic School.** This school
will fulfill the initial and recurrent training requirements of part 139
for ARFF personnel on FAA-certificated airports. The school includes
classroom and live-fire activities at various training facilities.

**(2)** **AAAE Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Advanced ARFF Training
Academy.** This school is designed to help airport managers enhance and
improve the skills of their aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel.
The school will augment the information and experience obtained in the
basic school. Subject areas for this school are selected for their
relevancy to command and control at the incident scene.

**(3)** **AAAE Hazardous Materials Management School.** This course
meets requirements under the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA's) regulation 1910.120 regarding the use,
storage, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials. The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also requires such training.

**(4)** **AAAE Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting "Training the Trainer"
School.** This school is designed to instruct ARFF training officers in
the proper techniques of developing and conducting ARFF training
programs consistent with part 139 requirements.

**(5)** **AAAE Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Aircraft
Familiarization School.** This course provides hands-on training of
emergency procedures from airlines and aircraft manufacturers. Training
topics include aircraft design features, aircraft fuel systems,
powerplants, and unique danger areas.

**(6)** **AAAE Emergency Response School.** This school provides
training for personnel who are responsible for planning for, managing,
or responding to an aviation emergency. The school includes case
studies, workshops, and presentations by industry experts and government
officials.

**(7)** **AAAE Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Chiefs School.** This
school provides training for ARFF Chiefs and other senior ARFF
management, and provides an opportunity to participate with airport
management in developing the most effective way to provide ARFF services
in accordance with part 139.

**c. Other Programs.** The following organizations listed in appendix 1
also provide fire fighter training programs and/or reference materials.
This list is not exhaustive, nor does it indicate the only sources for
such programs and/or reference materials. Their listing here does
indicate an endorsement by FAA. For programs that have a hot fire drill
facility, the appropriate Index level is included. None of the reference
materials have been reviewed by FAA for adequacy.

Please send notification of changes to this list to:

Airport Safety and Operations Division, AAS- 300

800 Independence Ave, SW

Federal Aviation Administration

Washington, DC 20591

Telephone: (202) 267-3085

Fax: (202) 267-5257

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Director, Office of Airport Safety and Standards

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**APPENDIX 1. OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS**

**NATIONAL**

International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA)

Fire Protection Publications

Oklahoma State University

930 North Willis

Stillwater, OK 74078-8045

[www.ifsta.org](http://www.ifsta.org/)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1 Batterymarch Park, PO Box 9101

Quincy, MA 02269-9101

Telephone: (800) 344-3555

[catalog.nfpa.org/](http://catalog.nfpa.org/)

**STATE**

**Alaska:**

Alaska Regional Fire Training Facility

450 Marathon Road

Mailing: PO Box 3670

Kenai, AK 99611

Fax: (907) 283-1853

Approved Index A--E

**Arizona:**

Boeing -- Mesa Fire Protection

5000 East McDowell Road

Mesa, AZ 85215

Contact: Keith Berthiaume, Training Officer

Telephone: (480) 891-3897

Approved Index A--B

**Colorado:**

Denver International Airport

ARFF Training Academy

11345 Trussville Street

Denver, CO 80249

Telephone: (303) 342-4345

Contact: Chief Steve Sauls

Telephone: (303) 342-4247

Approved Index A--E

State of Colorado/DOT

Division of Aeronautics

56 Inverness Drive E

Englewood, CO 80112-5129

Contact: Travis Vallin

Telephone: (303) 261-4418

Site is Colorado Springs/Peterson AFB.

**Florida:**

Jacksonville Fire Rescue Regional Fire Training Center

2700 Firefighter Memorial Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32246

Contact: Captain Geiger

Telephone: (904) 645-0124

**Georgia:**

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

1000 Indian Springs Drive

Forsyth, GA 31029

Contact: Director David Pritchett

Telephone: (912) 993-4697

Email: <dpritch@gpstc.state.ga.us>

Savannah Comb at Readiness Training Center

PO Box 7299

Garden City, GA 31418-7299

Contact: Chief Timothy H. Horton, Sr.

Telephone: (912) 963-3442

**Idaho:**

Boise Fire Department

Training Division

1620 N. Liberty Street

Boise, ID 83704

Contact: Division Chief Tracy Raynor

Telephone: (208) 378-8517

**Illinois:**

Chicago Fire Department

Rescue Station 3

O\'Hare International Airport

Chicago, IL 60666

Telephone: (773) 894-5060 (Primary)

\(773\) 686-4814 (Secondary)

Fax: 773-686-4813

Approved index A--E

Scott AFB

177 Hangar Rd.

Scott AFB, IL 6225

Telephone: (618) 256-7215

Contact: Keith Long

Email: <Keith.long@scott.af.mil>

Peoria Air Guard

2416 S. Falcon Blvd

Peoria, IL 61607-5023

Contact: Chief Larry Gilmore

Telephone: (309) 633-5130

Email: <Larry.Gilmore@ilpeor.ang.af.mil>

**Indiana:**

South Bend Regional Airport

Department of Public Safety

4821 Lincolnway West

South Bend, IN 46628

Contact: Capt. Michael Gerndt

Telephone: (574) 282-4593 ex. 118

Email: <Michaelg@sbnair.com>

**Kentucky:**

Blue Grass Airport

Regional Training Center

4000 Versailles Road

Lexington, KY 40510

Telephone: (606) 254-9366

Fax: (606) 233-1822

Contact: Captain Jim Adkins

Telephone: (859) 231-7929

Email: <jadkins@bluegrassairport.com>

**Louisiana:**

L.S.U. Fire and Emergency Training Institute

6868 Nicholson Dr.

Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Contact: Sonny Cudd, Manager, ARFF Program

Telephone: (800) 256-3473

Fax: (255) 755-2416

E-mail: <firechairat2155@aol.com>

Approved index A--E

**Massachusetts:**

Boston Logan International Airport

Massport Fire Rescue

Boston, MA 02128

Contact: Robert Donahue, Fire Chief

Telephone: (617) 561-3400 or (617) 561-3418

Fax: (617) 561-1908

Email: <rdonahue@massport.com>

Approved index A--E

**Michigan:**

Alpena CRTC/Fire Department

5884 A Street

Alpena, MI 49707

Contact: James Nye, SMSgt, MIANG

CRTC Fire Chief

Telephone: (989) 354-6253

Division of Public Safety

Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

10250 Middle Belt Road

Detroit, MI 48242

Telephone: (734) 247-7142

Fax: (734) 942-3735

Kellogg Community College

Kellogg Community College -- ARFF Program

405 Hill Brady Road

Battle Creek, MI 49015-5613

Contact: Mr. Joe Teixeira

Telephone: (269) 965-4137 ext. 2226

Fax: (269) 962-7370

E-mail: <teixeiraj@kellogg.edu>

Index: B (C/D/E)

Mobile Trainer -- Will travel coast to coast.

WCAA Fire Rescue Service

Bldg. 509 West Service Drive

Detroit, MI 48242

Telephone: (734) 942-3626

Approved index A--E

**Mississippi:**

Mississippi State Fire Academy

1 Fire Academy USA

Jackson, MS 39208

Contact: Executive Director Terry Ishee

Telephone: (601) 932-2444

Email: <fireacademy@msfa.state.ms.us>

[www.doi.state.ms.us/fa_home.htm](http://www.doi.state.ms.us/fa_home.htm)

**Minnesota:**

Lake Superior Technical College

ARFF Training Center

Lane Superior Emergency Response Training

Duluth International Airport

11501 Highway 23

Duluth, MN 55808

Telephone: (800) 232-8573 or (218) 626-1074

Fax: (218) 826-1982

Email:
[[arfft@computerpro.com]{.underline}](mailto:arfft@computerpro.com)

Approved index A--E

**Missouri**:

University of Missouri

Fire Rescue Training Institute (MUFR)

240 Henikel Building

Columbia, MO 65211

Telephone: (573) 882-7952

Fax: (573) 882-0678

Contact: Program Manager Mark Lee

Telephone: (800) 869-3476

Email: <leema@missouri.edu>

[www.mufrti.org/aerospace.htm](http://www.mufrti.org/aerospace.htm)

Approved index A--E

Mobile Trainer available.

**Montana:**

Helena Regional Airport Authority

Rocky Mountain Emergency Training Center

2850 Skyway Drive

Helena, MT 59602

Contact: Jeff Wadekamter

Telephone: (406) 449-3473

Fax: (406) 449-2340

Airport Manager: Ron Mercer

Telephone: (406) 442-2821

Email: <mmi@m-m.net>

**Nevada:**

Fire Science Academy

University of Nevada--Reno

100 University Avenue

Carlin, NV 89822-0877

Telephone: (775) 754-6003

Email: <fireacademy@unr.edu>

**New Hampshire:**

New Hampshire Fire Academy

Concord, NH\
Contact: Program Coordinator Ted Stockweather

Telephone: (603) 271-2661\
Approved index E

**New Jersey:**

Gloucester County Fire Academy

200 Shady Lane

Clarksboro, NJ 08020

Contact: Robert Hill

Telephone: (856) 423-4127

Fax: (856) 423-4861

E-mail: <bhill@co.gloucester.nj.us>

Index: B

**New York:**

Port Authority Fire Training Facility (JFK)

JFK ARFF Training Facility

JFK Airport, Building 254

Jamaica, NY 11430

Contact: Ken Kohlmann or Michael Flore

Telephone: (718) 244-4035

Fax: (718) 244-4038

Index: E

Subject to Availability

USAF Training Facility

Niagara Falls International Airport

914^th^ MSG/CEF

2250 Franklin Drive

Niagara Falls, NY 14304-5050

Contact: Mr. John W. Dymes, Assistant Chief of Training

Telephone: (716) 238-2086 or (716) 630-6011

E-mail: <john.dymes@niagarafalls.af.mil>

Index: E

Northeast Fire Training Center (ROC)

Monroe Community College

1190 Scottsville Road

Rochester, NY 14624

Telephone: (585) 279-4015

Fax: (716) 262-1467 or (716) 262-1455

Contact: Jim Harrington

E-Mail: <jharrington@monroecc.edu>

[www.monrocc.edu](http://www.monrocc.edu/)

Index: E

**North Carolina:**

Fayetteville Regional Airport

Fayetteville/Fire Emergency Management Division

433 Hay Street

Fayetteville, NC 28301

Training Site: 400 Airport Road

Fayetteville, NC 28306

Telephone: (910) 433-1729 or (910) 433-1580

Fax: (910) 433-1780 or (910) 433-4585

Contact: Training Coordinator Ernest Ward

Telephone: (910) 433-1566

Email: <warde@ftccmail.faytech.cc.nc.us>

**North Dakota:**

Training Facility

North Dakota Air National Guard

Hector International Airport

1400 28th Avenue North

Fargo, ND 58102-1051

Contact: Coordinator David Belcher

Telephone: (701) 451-2221

Email: <david.belcher@ndfarg.ang.af.mil>

Approved index E

Grand Forks AFB

319 CES/CEF

c/o Carl Wilkes

690 Steen Blvd.

Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205

Telephone: (701) 747-4170

Email: <Carl.wilkes@grandforks.af.mil>

**Pennsylvania:**

Allegheny County Fire Academy (PIT)

PA State Fire Academy

Allegheny County Airport Authority

Pittsburgh International Airport; Attn: ARFF Training Facility

1000 Airport Blvd. Suite 4000, PO Box 12370

Pittsburgh, PA 15231-0370

Contact: Chief Lamonte Wilson

Telephone: (412) 472-5758

Fax: (412) 472-5877

Email: <info@flypittsburgh.com>

[www.pitairport.com](http://www.pitairport.com/)

Index: E

**South Carolina:**

South Carolina State Fire Academy

141 Monticello Trail

Columbia, SC 29203

Telephone: (803) 896-9832

Fax: (803) 896-9856

Contact: Director Ed Roper

Telephone: 803-896-9818

Email: <baxters@mail.llr.state.sc.us>

[www.llr.state.sc.us/scfireac/default.htm](http://www.llr.state.sc.us/scfireac/default.htm)

**South Dakota:**

Ellsworth AFB

1800 Lemay Blvd.

EAFB, SD 57706

Contacts: Chris Raynor or Jeremy Baumann

Telephone: (605) 385-1113

Email: <Christopher.raynor@ellsworth.af.mil>

<Jeremy.baumann@ellsworth.af.mil>

**Texas:**

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Department of Public Safety

PO Box 610687

DFW Airport, TX 75261

Telephone: (972) 574-5534 or (972) 574-0183

Fax: (972) 417-8244

Texas State Certified Fire School

Index A--E

Lubbock International Airport

Route 3, Box 378

Lubbock, TX 79403-9710

Telephone: (806) 775-3140

Fax: (806) 775-3134

Contact: Operations Agent Renee\' Whicker

5401 N MLK Blvd

Lubbock, TX 79401

Telephone: (806) 775-3140 (office)

\(806\) 786-8950 (duty cell)

Email: <rwhicker@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us>

Index A- E

Texas A&M Fire School

Emergency Services Training Institute

301 Tarrow

College Station, TX 77843-8000

Contact: Paul Powell

Telephone: (979) 862-7475 or (866) 878-8900

Fax: (979) 847-9304

Email: <pual.powell@teexmail.tamu.edu>

<esti@teexmail.tamu.edu>

[www.teex.com/esti](http://www.teex.com/esti)

Texas State Certified Fire School

Index A--E

**Utah:**

Salt Lake City Airport Authority

ARFF Training Center

AMF Box 22084

Salt Lake City, UT 84122

Contact: David Steward

<David.seward@slcgov.com>

Telephone: (801) 531-4520, (801) 531-4624, or (801) 556-1132

Fax: (801) 531-4514 (801) 531-4601

Index A--E

[www.ci.slc.ut.us/airport/arff/default.html](http://www.ci.slc.ut.us/airport/arff/default.html)

**Virginia:**

VDFP MARFFTS (MOBILE-VA)

Virginia Department of Fire Programs

1003 Technology Park Drive

Glen Allen, VA 23059-4500

Contact: Tom Phalen (Div. Chief) or John Fugman (ARFF Coordinator)

Telephone: (804) 371-3207 or (804) 371-3391

Fax: (804) 371-3667

E-mail: <arff@vdfp.state.va.us>

[www.vdfp.state.va.us/arff.htm](http://www.vdfp.state.va.us/arff.htm)

Index: B (C/D/E)

Mobile Trainer

**Washington:**

Big Bend Community College

7662 Chanute Street

Moses Lake, WA 98837

Contact: Vicki Heimark

Telephone: (509) 762-6298

Everett Community College

2000 Tower Street

Everett, WA 98201

Contact: Jeanne Kraske, Bill Rueter, or Harold McKee

Telephone: (425) 388-9591 (Jeanne)

\(425\) 353-1606 (Bill)\
(360) 658-501 (Harold)\
80-hours ARFF Certification Course

Index A--E\
\
North Bend Washington State Patrol\
50610 SE Grouse Ridge Rd

PO Box 1273\
North Bend, WA 98045-1273\
Contact: Mike Gable or Bob Jones

Telephone: (425) 453-3003 (Mike)\
(425) 453-3000 (Bob)

**West Virginia:**

West Virginia University-MARFFTS

WV University-- Fire Services Extension

PO Box 6610

Morgantown, WV 26506

Contact: Bill Keller

Telephone: (304)-16-0989

Fax: (304) 93-2107

E-Mail: <bill.keller@mail.wvu.edu>

Index: B (C/D/E)

Mobile Trainer

**Wisconsin:**

Volk Field

Wisconsin Air National Guard

100 Independence Drive

Camp Douglas, WI 54618

Contact: Chief SMSgt. Philip Rentmeester

Telephone: (608) 427-1217

Email: <Philip.rentmeester@wicrtc.ang.af.mil>

Index A--B

**Wyoming:**\
Natrona County International Airport

Wyoming Regional ARFF Training Facility\
8500 Airport Parkway\
Casper, WY 82604

Contact: Chance Warner\
Telephone: (307) 472-6688, Ext. 6

Email: <ncafd@trib.com>

[www.casperwyoming.org/airport/ARFF_facility.html](http://www.casperwyoming.org/airport/ARFF_facility.html)

Index A

**PACIFIC REGION**

**Saipan:**

Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Island\
Pacific Region ARFF Training Center

Commonwealth Ports Authority\
Saipan International Airport\
PO Box 501055\
Saipan, MP 96950\
Contact: Chief Stanley C. Torres\
Telephone: (670) 664-3542 or (670) 664-3513\
Fax: (670) 664-3568\
Email: <cpa.arffadmin@saipan.com>\
[www.cpa.gov.mp/arff_index.htm](http://www.cpa.gov.mp/arff_index.htm)

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