Airport Fire Fighter

Prerequisite

  • A completed application and proof of prior certification as a Firefighter II and as a first responder, operational level, as defined in Chapter 3 of NFPA 472, is required before a candidate is eligible to take a Airport Fire Fighter exam.
  • The candidate must have the knowledge and skills as outlined in NFPA 1003. This knowledge can be obtained from a variety of sources and many courses are readily available.

Standard

The questions and skills tested are designed to test the candidate on the knowledge and proficiencies as outlined in NFPA 1003 for Airport Fire Fighter.

All questions have been referenced to a specific standard in NFPA 1003.

  • Reference List

    • NFPA 1003, Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2000 Edition
    • IFSTA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 4th Edition,2nd Printing
    • NFPA 402, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Operations
    • IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, 3rd Printing
    • Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 139 and Title 14 Code
    • 5 other minor references are used for various NFPA Standards and Federal Regulations
    • Test Costs: $70

    Re-certification

    • Every three years.
    • Re-certification cost is $20.

     

    Additional Information/File Downloads
    - Airport Firefighter Test Practicals (PDF, 341KB)
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