Developmental training builds upon the foundation of compliance training by focusing on enhancing the specialized skills required for aviation rescue firefighters. While compliance training ensures that firefighters meet the basic regulatory requirements, developmental training takes it a step further by refining techniques and introducing advanced strategies that are critical in high-stakes aviation emergencies. This training equips firefighters with the expertise needed to handle complex scenarios, such as aircraft fires, hazardous material incidents, and rescue operations in challenging environments.
For aviation rescue firefighters, possessing a specialized skill set is crucial due to the unique and demanding nature of their work. Developmental training ensures that these firefighters stay ahead of emerging threats and are prepared to respond with precision and confidence. By continuously improving their abilities, they can execute life-saving maneuvers more effectively, minimize risks, and ultimately contribute to the safety and security of both passengers and crew in the aviation industry.
Developmental Training Courses
Overview:
Sign up for the Advanced ARFF Aviation Incidents course to master handling the critical first 20 minutes of any ARFF incident, regardless of airport size. This training covers managing initial strategic priorities and tactical-level operations, including search and rescue, interior and exterior operations, cargo operations, and hands-on response scenarios. You’ll also get the chance to step into the incident commander role and practice making initial assignments for both minor and major ARFF incidents. Enhance your expertise and be prepared for any situation.
Here’s what you’ll master:
- Search and rescue
- Interior and exterior operations
- Hose deployment into new large airframe aircraft
- Extensive hands-on training
- Various tactical considerations
- High-tech classroom tabletop operations
- Incident command system familiarization and practice
This course is designed to provide an enhanced level of training for certified ARFF personnel. The course is ideal for the experienced ARFF firefighter and aspiring or new ARFF Company Officer level individuals.
Overview:
Sign up for the ARFF Vehicle Operator course to receive advanced training tailored for certified ARFF personnel. Perfect for experienced ARFF firefighters, aspiring or new ARFF apparatus operators, and company officers. Live fire sessions may qualify for annual FAA recertification. Secure your spot today and elevate your skills!
Here’s what you’ll master:
- Apparatus inspections and maintenance
- Legal aspects of driving
- Hard surface driving
- FIRE driving
- Tactical and strategic Considerations
- Mass application vehicle live fire evolutions
This course is designed to meet or exceed the minimum requirements of FAA-FAR 139.319 (j) (2); the minimum standards set forth in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Service Manual, Section 14.1.3; and are NFPA 1002 compliant, to include all live fire training requirements.
Schedule:
We require a minimum of 4 students to schedule a course, with a typical class size capped at 6 students. This course can be taught on location, training your students on your specific apparatus.
Overview:
If you’re an ARFF certified firefighter operating a fire department’s High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) apparatus, this course is exactly what you need to meet the training requirements and standards outlined in AC 5210-23A.
Here’s what you’ll master:
- Apparatus inspections and maintenance
- Operations
- Turret operations (static and modulating)
- Piercing operations
- Emergency stow procedures
- Strategies and tactics
This combined classroom and live fire training meets the standards of NFPA 1010 (formerly NFPA 1003) and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5210-17C.
Schedule: We require a minimum of 4 students to schedule a course, with a typical class size capped at 6 students. This course can be taught on location, training your students on your specific apparatus. Our instructors have experience with OshKosh and Rosenbauer products.
Overview:
Elevate your firefighting skills with our Foam Application course! This comprehensive 3-hour training blends 1.5 hours of expert classroom instruction with 1.5 hours of hands-on live fire foam application.
Here’s what you’ll master:
- Understanding regulations and the science behind PFAS/foam
- Differences in chemical makeup, mechanical functionality, and application techniques between AFFF and fluorine-free (F3) foam
- Prioritizing foam application and refining essential techniques
- Navigating F3 issues and managing F3 foam blankets
- Truck transition considerations
This combined classroom and live fire training meets the standards of NFPA 1010 (formerly NFPA 1003) and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5210-17C.
Schedule:
We require a minimum of 5 students to schedule a course, with a typical class size capped at 15 students. If you can gather 5 or more students, we’ll work with you to set up a course, giving you more flexibility in choosing dates that work best for your team.
Cost: $500 per student
Combine training courses to create custom education programs, with additional languages available upon request. Contact us to learn more.
FAQs for Developmental Training
The sponsoring agency or student must provide NFPA compliant protective clothing. For live fire training, Nomex or cotton long pants and cotton or Nomex t-shirt under turnout gear is required. Personnel attending classes may wear their respective duty uniform or appropriate civilian attire, which includes casual wear and collared shirts. No shorts, sweat suits, or workout clothes, please. Gear rental available upon request.
The training requires students to function under physically and emotionally challenging conditions. Students with serious health problems are discouraged from attending.
Programs offered at DFW Fire Training Research Center can be multilingual. For additional information regarding if a specific language is available, please contact us.
Hotel and transportation are not included in the price of the course. A list of recommended hotels for Fire Training Research Center customers is included in the course schedule.
We offer a self-paced version of Basic ARFF. Our highly skilled instructors can create a course tailored to the needs of your organization while adhering to a specific budget. If you would like us to bring a training program to your airport and have a class designed around your emergency equipment and props, please contact us.
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