There are 3 modules in this programme:

• Firemanship Fundamentals
• Structural, Breathing Apparatus Operations and Hazardous Material Operation
• Aircraft Rescue and Fire-fighting

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Perform aircraft fire fighting, search and rescue operations and procedures in confined spaces.
• Perform technical rescue and mitigation of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrate understanding of Aircraft Rescue Fire-fighting (ARFF) subjects and tactics, as well as rescue and firefighting in other aviation related areas.
• Understand the concepts, principles and practical application of structural fire-fighting, pressure fed firefighting, BA control board setup flash over training and bulk fuel storage tanks rescue tactics. 

What is Covered

Firemanship Fundamentals Introduction to Aviation fire-fighting Fire physics and chemistry Fire-fighter safety Fire-fighting and rescue equipment Casualty management & stretchers Fire vehicle operating system and hydraulics

Structural, Breathing Apparatus Operations and Hazardous Material Operations BA operations and entry control board Working in confined spaces, heat and humidity Structural fire-fighting strategy and tactics Basic vehicle extrication Dangerous Goods and approach to hazardous materials incident Large storage tank fire-fighting strategy Specialised rescue equipments and forcible entry

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Aircraft construction, electrical and emergency power systems Aircraft fuel, evacuation, fire extinguishing, oxygen, and lighting systems Aircraft emergency shutdown procedures Freighter aircraft and dangerous goods Aircraft engine, landing gear, and internal fires Helicopter, miltary aircraft, full scale aircraft and night aircraft fire-fighting Aircraft black boxes

Topics listed within each module are not exhaustive.

 

Who Should Attend

This course is beneficial for those aspiring to be an airport fire-fighter. 

Prerequisites

1) Be physically fit and physically capable of performing strenuous work during the performance of the practical training sessions; and

2) Be proficient in English; and

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

Duration

12 weeks

Fees

Module	Fees (SGD)*
Firemanship Fundamentals	$8,900
Structural, Breathing Apparatus Operations and Hazardous Material Operations	$8,900
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting	$9,100
Total	$26,900

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

This course is only available for in-house training at the Singapore Aviation Academy upon request. Please drop us an enquiry via the 'Find Out More' button.