Aircraft rescue and firefighting

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (pronounced: /ˈeərkraft ˈreskyo͞o ənd ˈfī(ə)rˌfītiNG/), often abbreviated as ARFF, is a special category of firefighting that involves the response, hazard mitigation, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft involved in (typically) an airport ground emergency.

Etymology

The term "Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting" is derived from the primary tasks of the personnel trained in this discipline. "Aircraft" refers to the type of incident they respond to, "Rescue" refers to the potential for rescuing trapped passengers and crew, and "Firefighting" refers to the mitigation of fire hazards.

Related Terms

Airport: A location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land.
Firefighting: The act of extinguishing fires. A firefighter suppresses and extinguishes fires to prevent loss of life and property.
Rescue: The act of rescuing, or being rescued, from harm, danger, or loss.
Emergency: A situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment.
Hazard Mitigation: Any action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from natural hazards.

References

International Fire Service Training Association (2008). "Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (5th ed.)". Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Aircraft rescue and firefighting
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Aircraft rescue and firefighting