Helicopter Crashes on Roof of Hotel in Australia; Pilot Dead
The crash prompted the evacuation of hundreds of people from the building as flames engulfed the aircraft.
Aircraft Fire & Rescue
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) is a particular branch of the fire service that deals with the specific hazards posed by airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft, usually within the confines of an airport and its vicinity. In this section, you’ll find resources on ARFF training, both those specific to airport crews and municipal firefighters who may be called on to response to such incidents
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Plane with 61 People Aboard Crashes in Fiery Wreck in Brazil
A passenger plane crashed into a gated residential community in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state Friday, killing all 61 people aboard.
Federal Authorities Investigate OH Plane Crash That Killed Three
A plane trying to make an emergency landing at an airport in northeastern Ohio crashed, killing all three people aboard, authorities said.
Little Rock (AR) Airport Adds Three Oshkosh Striker 4×4 ARFF Vehicles
The vehicles represent a full fleet replacement and will support Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport's emergency operations.
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Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment
Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility
Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.
More Aircraft Fire & Rescue
South Metro (CO) Fire Rescue and Centennial Airport Upgrade Fleet with Two Oshkosh Striker® 4×4 ARFF Vehicles
South Metro Fire Rescue and Centennial Airport in Colorado join forces to add two Striker 4x4 ARFF vehicles to support fleet upgrades and enhance emergency response capabilities.
Inside Airport’s Efforts to Clean Up PFAS Firefighting Foams
Washington will require the state's 11 commercial airports to remove their PFAS products and replace them by fall 2025.
Preparedness of Non-ARFF Municipal Crews Responding to Aircraft Accidents
Madeline R. Casper has best practices for fire departments in the response areas of local airports for any accidents that may occur.
Sheriff: Two Small Planes Collide in Midair Near Denver, Three Die
Two small airplanes collided in midair near Denver on Saturday, killing three people, authorities said.
Oshkosh Airport Products ‘Road Rally’ to Bring Striker Volterra ARFF Hybrid Electric Vehicle to Locations in North America
Oshkosh Airport Products' 2021 Road Rally will give aircraft rescue and fire fighting crews a chance to experience the revolutionary new Striker® Volterra™ ARFF hybrid electric vehicle.
Photos: FDNY Firefighters Respond to Fatal Queens (NY) Plane Crash
New York City firefighters along with EMS and marine companies responded to the scene of a fatal plane crash.
Aircraft Emergency System Assists Eglin First Responders in Two Crashes
The massive time savings provided by the Westnet Aircraft Emergency System allows personnel to stage and respond quicker than ever before.