Airport Fire Officers - Training, Safety and Standards

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: Training, Safety and Standards. For more information, please refer to the full Airport Fire Officers programme details.

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.

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

  • Proficiency Test and Rating System
  • Airport Categorization and Levels of Protection
  • Foaming Agents
  • Smoke Hazards
  • Fire Prevention Inspection

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

Training, Safety and Standards 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

24 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2025

Duration: 5 days
Mode of Delivery: In-person
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