Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)
The unique needs of the global airport industry require emergency and disaster responders to have specialized training for effective response. For more than 35 years, the Emergency Services Training Institute has been training firefighters in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting to respond to accidents, disasters, and other emergencies. The ARFF program provides hands-on training at the Brayton Fire Training Field with full-size aircraft models and a 5,000-square-foot spill area.
Using classroom, tabletop scenarios, and tactics and strategy training, ARFF courses are designed for those who provide fire services protection as military and Department of Defense firefighters, municipal firefighters and volunteer firefighters. ARFF classes range from the 40-hour airport firefighter course to mass casualty incident training. Particular training needs can be met through custom designed classes from individual specifications.
Several classes are eligible for Pro Board, TCFP or IFSAC certifications.
Safety First
All students participating in training at TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field are required to follow all guidelines in the Student Safety Manual for the fire field.


Category | Course # | Course Title | Description | Funding Options & Delivery Types | Division | Learn More Buttons |
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ARFF Online CE | ARF101 | Airport Familiarization | ARF101 – Airport FamiliarizationThe course is part 1 of the TEEX FAA online refresher trainings. Airport Familiarization covers the systems used to designate runways and taxiways; airport marking, lighting, and signage; the legs of a typical traffic pattern; the impact of airport design… Show more | Online | Learn More about Airport Familiarization |
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator | DOP300 | Driver/Operator – ARFF (NFPA 1002) | This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge for Driver/Operator-Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) as described in Chapter 9 of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications. Upon… Show more | Face-to-Face | Learn More about Driver/Operator – ARFF (NFPA 1002) |
Firefighting | ARF100 | Airport Firefighter (NFPA1003) | This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for certification to Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) as described in Chapter five of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. The… Show more | Face-to-Face | Learn More about Airport Firefighter (NFPA1003) |
Firefighting | ARF200 | ARFF Academy | This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for certification to Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) as described in Chapter 5 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2010… Show more | Face-to-Face | Learn More about ARFF Academy |
Custom Training Information
If you have a special training need, contact us to create a class to your specifications.Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Tim SullivanProgram Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (979) 862-7475