On Site ARFF / ERT Training
Aviation Rescue Services has provided on-site training for airport firefighters and emergency response teams all around the world.
Our on-site Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) and emergency response training programs incorporate realistic hands-on practical training, engaging classroom instruction, and table-top scenarios, blended with immersive technology using the latest in virtual reality hardware.
We provide training programs for emergency responders in airports, mining, oil and gas, urban / structural, marine, HAZMAT, and Emergency Medical Services.
Our course curriculum is comprehensive and is aligned and mapped to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), and internationally recognised fire protection and Civil Aviation standards including the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Regulation 139, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Civil Aviation Authority (UK), and many more.
We can also provide nationally accredited training and registered certification recognised in many countries around the world.
Our instructors have decades of experience in the ARFF industry and possess a nationally accredited Diploma in Training and Assessment and Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Fire Fighting Management).
Who should attend?
Our training courses are essential for airport firefighters, fire officers, and fire managers to enhance their knowledge and skills to be better prepared for the demanding challenges of airport rescue and firefighting and related emergency response operations. ARFF courses are designed for all operational levels, from recruit-level firefighter to incident controller
What is covered?
Course participants will be highly challenged and will respond to a variety of typical airport-related emergency simulated scenarios including:
- Wheel and brake assembly fires
- Engine fires
- Fuel spill fires
- Cabin fires
- Cargo compartment fires
- Aircraft crash
- Structural / Building fires
- HAZMAT incidents
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Medical incidents
Courses also cover:
- ARFF Legislation and Standards
- Airport topography
- Aircraft familiarisation
- Vehicle operations
- Effective size-up & situational awareness
- Incident command and control
Course duration:
Typically, our courses are facilitated over 5 to 28 days, however short duration focussed workshops are also available. Particular training needs can be met through custom designed courses based on your operational requirements.
Prerequisites:
Course participants must:
- Have completed a firefighting recruit course
- Be certified in the use of self-contained breathing apparatus
- Be physically and medically capable of performing strenuous work during the performance of the practical training sessions