Airport Fire Officers

You will gain knowledge in various aspects of Aircraft Rescue and Fire-fighting (ARFF) operational tactics and equipment, incident management, training, safety and standards in accordance to ICAO Annex 14 and Doc 9137 (Airport Services Manual Part 1 - Rescue and Fire-fighting), as Airport Fire Officers (AFO).

There are 4 modules in this programme:

Operational Tactics and Equipment 
This module will provide you with the theoretical and fundamental concepts associated with airport emergency service operations to effectively support fire station management.

Incident Management 
This module will prepare you to plan, respond, mitigate and manage ARFF situations as an incident commander as a junior NCO/Leading Firefighter.

Training, Safety and Standards 
This module will prepare you as an on-the-job trainer to develop the methods and principles of facilitating theoretical and practical competency-based training and assessment programmes in an ARFF environment.

Aircraft Rescue and Fire-fighting Exercises
This module will provide you with the skills and enable you to gain experience to assess your crew, conduct live fire-fighting planning and exercises, as well as demonstrate safety and leadership competencies for various ARFF scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, you will be able to:

  • Effectively support fire station management 
  • Execute effective incident management and crew assessments
  • Implement competency-based training and assessment programmes in an ARFF environment
  • Apply appropriate procedures, safety standards and best practice in specific ARFF situations 

What is Covered

Incident Management  

  • Fireground Control at Crash Site
  • Leadership in the Fire Service
  • Handling of Uncommon Emergencies
  • Incident Command System
  • Airport Emergency Plan
Operational Tactics and Equipment 

  • Critical Area Concept and Response Time
  • Aircraft Internal Fire
  • Breathing Apparatus Application
  • Rescue and Fire Fighting Equipment
  • Airport Foam Tender Driving Simulator (AFTDS)
Training, Safety and Standards

  • Proficiency Test and Rating System
  • Airport Categorization and Levels of Protection
  • Foaming Agents
  • Smoke Hazards
  • Fire Prevention Inspection
Aircraft Rescue and Fire-fighting Exercises 

  • Plan and Conduct Various ARFF Exercises
  • Pre and Post ARFF Exercise Briefing and Resource Management
  • Leadership and Safety Competencies in ARFF Environment

Topics listed within each module are not exhaustive.


Who Should Attend

This programme is recommended if you are an airport fire-fighter in a supervisory role.

Prerequisites

1) Have completed at least some form of basic firemanship training; and

2a) Have at least two years of experience in ARFF/aerodrome operations or equivalent; or

2b) Supported/recommended by his/her organisation that he/she is suitable for the course. 

Fees

ModuleFees (SGD)*
Incident Management$3,000
Operational Tactics and Equipment
$3,000
Training, Safety and Standards$3,000
Aircraft Rescue and Fire-fighting Exercises$4,900
Total$13,900

*Fees subject to change. Participants will be notified of the actual course fees in the course placement letter. 

Application

To secure your seat, please submit your course applications at least 12 weeks before the course start date. Applications may close earlier once the maximum class size is reached. You will be updated on the status of your application via email. To apply for this course, please click on the Apply Now link below.

 

 

Course Runs

10 Nov 2025 to 05 Dec 2025

Duration: 4 weeks
Mode of Delivery: In-person
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