Detroit Fire Department. - 40 Hr Basic ARFF Class #2 9-2024

This is a 40-hour Basic ARFF Course that will instruct the students on basic Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting skills as required by the FAA.  By completing this course, the student will meet the basic requirements of FAR 139. 319 (i) / AC No: 150/5210-17C as required by the FAA & NFPA 1003 - Qualifications of an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter. This course will have both lecture and some hands-on instruction. Each day of class and will have 2 instructors for the course. This Course will be held 8 hours each day for 5 days. Students and / or sponsoring agency are responsible for textbooks and electronic software used for the course. Class will be using newest Aircraft Rescue Firefighting editions and curriculum, currently the IFSTA Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting 6^th Edition Book but may change due to newer editions and curriculum. The requesting agency will be notified of any changes of book and curriculum changes by the lead instructor.

Goals: The goal of this course is that upon completion the student will have sufficient basic knowledge to apply skills and successfully perform basic Aircraft Rescue firefighting. Meeting these goals will accumulate into achieving the basic qualifications to meet the basic requirements for an aircraft rescue firefighter as set for by NFPA 1003 and FAR 139. 319 (i) / AC No: 150/5210-17C. The goal is to provide sufficient training and instruction such that firefighters can function well as part of a team.

Objectives: Initial training provided by each chapter will enable personnel to identify and interpret advanced theories, facts, concepts, principles, requirements, procedures, equipment, and components of ARFF. Trainees must also be able to apply these principles to the aircraft serving the airport and demonstrate all required tasks safely and accurately and in accordance with established procedures.

Completion of this course will provide the students with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and mitigate an aircraft emergency. Knowledge will be tested daily with quizzes on the chapters covered followed by a final exam on the final day of class. Students must pass the final exam by 70% to receive certificate.