Rescue and Fire Fighting Services

At aerodromes approved for scheduled and/or non-scheduled traffic with airplanes carrying passengers, Rescue and Fighting Services and, in some cases, also Sea Rescue Services are established in accordance with the regulations for civil aviation.

The principle objective of an airport fire and rescue service is "to save lives in the event of an aircraft accident or incident". This also applies to any other incident where life and property can be saved. The number and type of firefighting appliances based at an airport will be determined by the airport's category.

Airport fire fighters specialize in dealing with complex fires and rescues from aircraft. A great deal of their daily routine is spent training and drilling for such eventualities.

Last Updated: 2009-04-16