The Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) training program is an intense hands-on class requiring participants to expose themselves to live fire exercises in very realistic situations. Training is offered for municipal airport firefighters and other fire departments in the region.
Class Highlights
Experience live fire exercises.
Extinguish a simulated wheel, engine, cabin and a large 1350 sq/ft pit fire.
Experience high heat and smoke filled environments.
Learn shut down procedures for simulated shut down in cockpit of aircraft.
Operate throttles, fire bottles, and battery maneuvers.
WVU Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Training
Complies with FAA Part 139.
Available nationwide.
Available for disaster drills.
Available for tactical law enforcement training.
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The Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) training program is an intense hands-on class requiring participants to expose themselves to live fire exercises in very realistic situations. Training is offered for municipal airport firefighters and other fire departments in the region. 
