Description
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) is highly specialized. It demands familiarity with aircrew extrication and aircraft firefighting procedures and techniques for any potential aircraft mishap. Actions taken by rescuers must be precise and timely. Individuals seeking assignment to these duties should possess personal qualities that include alertness, courage, dedication, agility, physical strength, and the ability to be an exacting team worker. ARFF is a unique capability within the ACE. ARFF provides aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations (AirOps) at forward locations and support installations. The primary and secondary mission of ARFF is to save lives and protect property. ARFF services include; extrication and/or rescue, fire suppression and extinguishment, basic emergency medical services, salvage and overhaul operations, incident command, and immediate hazardous material operations level response. While supporting Advanced Naval Base and Distributed Aviation Operation locations, the ARFF platoon is also responsible for the effective implementation and management of fire protection and prevention programs, aircraft salvage and recovery operations, Base Recovery After Attack (BRAAT), and Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP).
Core Skills
- emergency response operations
- incident command system familiarity
- risk assessment and mitigation
- aircraft rescue and firefighting procedures
- use of specialized firefighting and rescue equipment
- safety and compliance with fire codes and standards
- team coordination under stress
- radio and on-scene communications
- report writing and incident documentation
- training participation and skills maintenance
- situational awareness and rapid decision making
Common Certifications
- IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter II
- IFSAC/Pro Board Airport Firefighter
- FAA Part 139 ARFF Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter
Civilian Career Paths
- FIRE PROTECTION
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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