NFPA 405 PDF

Make sure aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) personnel are prepared to respond to emergencies safely and effectively with NFPA 405.

Airports throughout the US and around the globe reference NFPA 405, Standard for the Recurring Proficiency of Airport Fire Fighters, to confirm ARFF personnel are trained, equipped, and ready for action in the full range of on-site emergencies.

This essential standard provides authorities having jurisdiction criteria for evaluating the proficiency of airport managers, airport fire chiefs, and anyone responsible for ARFF personnel training or staffing. The 2020 edition offers cutting-edge requirements for establishing a basis for a recurring training program capable of delivering measurable and successful outcomes.

Content covers the following:

• Airport familiarization
• ARFF personnel safety
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Aircraft cargo hazards
• Emergency communication systems
• ARFF vehicles and equipment
• Extinguishing agents
• Live firefighting
• EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
• And more

NFPA 405, 2020 edition, provides the most current information on confirming the proficiency and readiness of ARFF personnel.

Airport and aircraft firefighting and rescue continues to evolve and present new and complex challenges. The latest edition of NFPA 405 is significantly updated and expanded to account for current industry standards.

Revisions include:

• Substantial changes in the formatting of each chapter
• All chapters reorganized with specific competencies for ARFF personnel followed by criteria to gauge each competency
• Updated criteria and training requirements throughout the document to account for improved technologies and industry best practices
• Enhanced provisions for training on personnel safety to include behavioral wellness instruction
• Modernized requirements for live fire training to include the need for ARFF personnel to be proficient in the use of extendable turrets

Access all the information you require for training and staffing aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) personnel.

Airport rescue and firefighting proficiency are paramount to the safety of first responders and the effectiveness of the services they provide. Make sure your ARFF program is up to speed by placing your order for NFPA 405, Standard for the Recurring Proficiency of Airport Fire Fighters, today.