Major topics covered are airport familiarization, aircraft familiarization, military aircraft, ARFF tactics and strategies, ARFF communications, ARFF agents and application methods, ARFF ladders, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, aircraft dangers, hazmat and PPE, ARFF IMS, planning, and mass casualty.

Optional course contents can include tank farm and fuel truck fires. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and team-focused practical exercises.

… the efficient operation of airports and flights avoiding any delays are in the major interest of Airports and Airlines. Disabled Aircraft can cause a major commercial impact on Airlines and Airports. Strategic Fire Solutions (SFS) offers Disabled Aircraft Recovery (DAR) Operations-, management and Refresher Courses to assist Airlines and Airports to be prepared for such situations and to minimize their commercial risks. Our DAR certification and refresher training programs are compliant with ICAO and IATA regulations and recommendations for a successful DAR preparedness and operation.

Courses can be customized to comply with the specific DAR plan and procedures as well as with the equipment available at your location or airport.

An array of programs focusing on preparation prior to catastrophic disasters, specifically at an airport. Training begins with preparedness and coordination planning, progresses through incident response, and on to recovery. Executive programs train elected and agency officials about roles and responsibilities during disasters. Simulation software will be used to enable course participants to train their decision making skills in a realistic, scenario based environment.

Participants are immersed in a realistic environment to develop decision-making and incident management skills and experience at all TCA locations.

SFS understands, that effective Incident Management is paramount for airports and airlines to effectively direct operations and personnel during any incident. To assist aviation organizations having leaders with the proper skills, knowledge and abilities developed for an optimum utilization of personnel and resources, SFS offers several courses in leadership. These courses include Incident Command for Emergency Services, Fire Officer 1, Fire Officer 2, Fire Officer 3, and Emergency Management for Operations Personnel. These courses are based on the Incident Command System, NFPA, and FEMA recommendations and standards.

These courses can be customized to fit your local and organizational needs based on national standards, requirements, and regulations.

Programs provide training in areas from environmental, health, and safety regulations to oil spill response and dangerous goods removal. The HazMat training program provides the most advanced training and resources available through classroom and hands-on skills training. All classes can be customized to meet individual airports, location, or other client needs.

We offer certification and refreshers for HazMat awareness and operations in accordance with NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Standards for Responders.

Successful candidates excel academically, demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills, establish professional behavior, and perform strenuous physical work. Upon completion, cadets are eligible to earn IFSAC Certification in Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF).

All courses are conducted in accordance with NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Standards for Responders, NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 1003 Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.