Aircraft Fire and Rescue Summit

Effective incident response relies heavily on strong relationships among all stakeholders. To ensure seamless coordination, it is essential to understand the roles and responsibilities of every organization that may be involved in an aircraft incident. As mandated by FAR Part 139, each certificated airport must have an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) that outlines specific duties for each responding department. Familiarizing yourself with your airport's AEP, identifying key players, and building relationships with them beforehand is crucial for efficient incident response.

Airport rescue and firefighting capabilities vary significantly worldwide, with each airport facing unique challenges and opportunities. Despite the rarity of aircraft incidents, they represent the highest potential risk, making safety for pilots and travelers our top priority. This summit provides a dynamic platform for experts to share insights, exchange innovative ideas, and learn from diverse experiences. Together, we can address challenges, leverage strengths, and enhance our Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) response to improve safety across the aviation industry.

We put exceptional care into ensuring the individuals we gather are leaders in their departments that service, or manage, smaller regional airports. That means true interaction among peers. It means everyone is a decision-maker.  And ultimately, it means the discussions are focused and the networking is unmatched. 

At the core of this summit is the ARFFWG, a non-profit organization that has been championing aviation fire protection and prevention since 1990. Join us and become part of a network that spans the world, sharing insights and best practices to keep our skies safe.