Airport Fire Officers - Operational Tactics and Equipment

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).

This is one of the modules in the Airport Fire Officers programme: Operational Tactics and Equipment. For more information, please refer to the full Airport Fire Officers programme details.

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.

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

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

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

Operational Tactics and Equipment Module Fee: S$3,000
*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

17 Nov 2025 to 21 Nov 2025

Duration: 5 days
Mode of Delivery: In-person
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