Fire Fighting & Fire Arms Training

The participant will receive instruction and practical training in the size up, tactics, fire control, rescue operations and suppression of fire conditions associated with aircraft accidents. Scenario-based training with the Specialized Aircraft Fire Trainer will require the participant to respond, size-up and make decisions as to the appropriate action to be taken to mitigate the incident. The scenarios will require participation in the control and extinguishment of interior cabin fires with possible flashovers, electrical fires in the flight deck, lavatory and galleys. Possible exterior operations may include the control and cool down of hot brakes, extinguishment of wheel and aircraft engine fires. Specific emphasis will be placed on the mastering of certain skills to include: evaluation of conditions, decision making, appropriate tactics and gaining access under abnormal conditions.

* This course meets the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAR 139.319 annual requirements for Live Fire Training of ARFF Firefighters.

Hours: 40 hours
Tuition: $700.00 per student

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This program is designed to provide the Staff and Command Level Officers with necessary information to research, develop, evaluate and implement an effective Aircraft Disaster Mitigation Program for jurisdictional responsibility. The Staff and Command Level Officers will be given the opportunity to participate in various command roles during a series of emergency and disaster scenarios involving aircraft accidents. This program utilizes the practical portion of the Advanced Aircraft Fire Control and Rescue program for practical Command Level Training.

Hours: 16 hours
Tuition: $250.00 per student
Prereq: This course is designed for Staff and Command level Officers

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This program is designed to educate and challenge the participant in all aspects of ARFF emergency driving and apparatus operations. The student will explore the physics and dynamics of ARFF emergency driving, including the reality of ARFF apparatus rollovers. Performance of practical driving exercises will meet and exceed the standards of NFPA 1002.

The participant will utilize an ARFF vehicle in the approach, control and extinguishment of multiple large fuel fires. Scenario-based training will involve size-up, apparatus placement, agent selection and application and tactical decision-making. The participant will receive four days of actual ARFF vehicle driving. Audio and visual mediums from previous aircraft incidents are used to intensify the learning environment. Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate of completion will be awarded from the DFW Airport's Department of Public Safety Fire Rescue Training Academy and the National Association of Professional Driving (NAPD).

Hours: 24 hours
Tuition: $1,300.00 per student

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A combination of academic and practical instruction, this course is designed to meet the training needs of most airport fire service organizations (can also be used as refresher training in Texas and other states). The course will acquaint experienced fire fighters with basic concepts in ARFF and provide ample hands-on training. This course meets the certification requirements of NFPA 1003, FAR 139 and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) requirements for Airport Fire Fighter. This course does not meet the Texas Commission Standard for ARFF certification: See instead A-120.

Hours: 48 hours
Tuition: $750.00 per student
Notes: Proximity clothing and breathing apparatus is required for participation in this course

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This program provides each participant with academic instruction in the following subject areas: Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter Safety, Airport Familiarization, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airport Emergency Plan, ARFF Emergency Communications, Aircraft Familiarization, Forcible Entry, Suppression Agents and Applications, Search and Rescue, Ventilation, Rescue and Fire Fighting, Fire Prevention, NTSB Accident Investigation & Case Study and Aircraft Evacuation. Meets or exceeds NFPA 1003 and FAR 139.319 requirements for the academic portion of the certification process as an Airport Fire Fighter. Live fire evolutions must be completed prior to application for certification.

Hours: 40 hours
Tuition: $1,500.00 per group up to 12
Notes: Maximum class size is 12. Each additional student is $125. This course is only available to be delivered at your location. Travel, lodging and meal costs will be provided by your agency.

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This program provides each participant with instruction and practical training in the control and extinguishment of fuel spill fires, interior cabin fires with flashovers, and electrical system fires in the flight deck, lavatory and galley fires. Exterior operations may include wheel and engines fires. Each participant will perform these evolutions as a nozzle and backup person in a two-person handline operation.

* This course meets or exceeds the NFPA 1003 and FAR 139.319 requirements for live-fire evolutions in the certification process as an Airport Fire Fighter.

Hours: 8 hours
Tuition: $600.00 per student
Notes: Protective Clothing and Breathing Apparatus is required for participation in this course.

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This program provides each participant with instruction and practical training in the control and extinguishment of fuel spill fires. Each participant will perform these operations as a nozzle person of a two-person team.

* This course meets the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAR 139.319 annual requirements for Live Fire Training of ARFF Firefighters.

Hours: 8 hours
Tuition: $500.00 per student
Notes: Proximity clothing is required for participation in this course

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This course is designed to provide intensive academic and practical training in large frame commercial aircraft. The course will include classroom review of commuter, narrow body, and wide body aircraft in both passenger and cargo configurations. The course will also include field trips to aircraft heavy maintenance facilities for an in-depth walk through of several aircraft types. You will receive instruction on: aircraft systems, engines, egress/evacuation, emergency procedures, cargo systems and identification. This course will assist the Aircraft Rescue Firefighter in the rapid identification of an aircraft in an emergency situation and the hazards associated with each aircraft type.

Hours: 24 hours
Tuition: $300 per student

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Firefighters will receive instruction and participate in the control and extinguishment of interior cabin fires with possible flashover, electrical fires in the flight deck, lavatory and galley fires. Possible exterior operations may include control and cool down of hot brakes and extinguishment of wheel and aircraft engine fires.

This course meets the Federal Aviation Administrations FAR 139.319 annual requirement for Live Fire Training for ARFF Firefighters. The FAA has approved the use of the Specialized Aircraft Fire Trainer (SAFT) in lieu of the Fuel Spill Fires (refer to CERTALERT, October 23, 1996).

Hours: 8 hours
Tuition: $400.00 per student

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This program is designed to educate and challenge the participant in all aspects of Basic Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting. The course content and curriculum can be found in the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Curriculum Manual, Chapter 2, Section 208.

*This course meets and exceeds the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration FAR 139.319 (j) (2) for ARFF Training and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements for Basic Aircraft Rescue and Fire Protection Certification.

Hours: 120 hours
Tuition: $1,600.00 per student
Prereq: Student must be certified or certifiable as a structural firefighter
Notes: Proximity clothing and breathing apparatus is required for participation in this course

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This program is designed to challenge the ARFF Vehicle Driver/Operator on the mass application of large fuel spill fires. The participant will utilize an ARFF vehicle in the approach, control and extinguishment of multiple large fuel fires. Instructional emphasis is placed on the approach of a downed aircraft and maintaining the integrity of the fuselage to increase the survivability of the passengers and crew.

Hours: 8 hours
Tuition: $600.00 per student

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Courses may be customized to meet the needs of the customer or a particular incident. The tuition for customized courses is based upon the course content.

This program is designed to permit structural fire departments to utilize the Fire Training Tower for the purpose of enhancing the skills of the firefighters. Training scenarios that are available include stacked storage in warehouses, high rise operations, industrial kitchen fires, electrical transformer, electrical panel fires and automobile fires.

Tuition: $600.00 per agency (agency determines number of participants)
Dates: Upon Request

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This program is designed to permit structural fire departments to utilize the Fire Training Tower for the purpose of enhancing the skills of the firefighters. Training scenarios that are available include stacked storage in warehouses, high rise operations, industrial kitchen fires, electrical transformer, electrical panel fires and automobile fires.

Hours: 8 hours
Tuition: $1,200.00 per agency (agency determines number of participants)
Dates: Upon Request

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Courses may be customized to meet the needs of the customer or a particular incident. The tuition for customized courses is based upon the course content.