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About Fire Trucks & Fire Equipment

Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) trucks are similar in design to municipal fire trucks, but typically support higher water capacities and a greater variety of firefighting agents than a municipal truck. The greater capacity is necessary because ARFF trucks usually must rely on what they can carry to put out fires, fight oil spills, and extinguish electrical fires. Fighting fires on an airfield might also involve equipment for structural fire suppression, evacuation, and hazard mitigation.

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Oshkosh Striker 4x4 ARFF Truck

Reacting To Any Emergency

Fire trucks and equipment that serves airfields can often carry a mix of water, foam, and dry chemical agents. This equipment is kept onsite and can be used for everything from small incidents to larger fires. The application of firefighting foams, dry chemicals, and cleaning agents to extinguish burning aviation fuel in and around an aircraft also requires the fastest response possible, so ARFF trucks typically possess enhanced acceleration capabilities and high maximum speeds. To handle incidents that occur away from the runway or tarmac, ARFF trucks are ordinarily equipped with special off-road tires, as well as a suspension system designed for rugged terrain.

Meeting Requirements

Airports have to meet the minimum firefighter capabilities set forth by a number of international standards, such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and local regulatory frameworks, such as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The airfield’s layout and other considerations, such as the location of the fuel farm and aircraft refueling operations, mean requirements will vary by airport. It’s critical those purchasing ARFF vehicles continually monitor the standards and find vehicles that can appropriately respond to the challenges firefighters might face within the airport and the individual aircraft regularly flying in and out.

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