SAFD Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires airport firefighters to receive specialized training. We have 18 ARFF certified personnel who rotate manning the Striker stationed at Station #8. This station is strategically located adjacent to the San Angelo Regional Airport.
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
Named for Jack Mathis, a San Angelo native who became the first aviator of WWII awarded the Medal of Honor. It services Over 66,000 passengers annually, 7 commercial passenger flights per day and almost 100,000 air operations annually.
ARFF Certification
ARFF certification requires successful completion of 120hrs in the following categories:
- Basic Aircraft Rescue
- Airport Familiarization
- Aircraft Familiarization
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighter Safety
- Aircraft Fire Rescue Emergency Communications
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter Equipment and Appliances
- Suppression Agents and Application
- Evacuation from Aircraft During Emergencies
- Aircraft Firefighting Operations
- Airport emergency Plan
- National Transportation Safety Board Accident Investigation and Cause Studies
- Airport Fire Prevention
- Aircraft Forcible Entry
- Aircraft Ventilation
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Aircraft Search and Rescue