Operators of Part 139 airports must provide aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) services during air carrier operations that require a Part 139 certificate. The guidance and resources below address ARFF training, ARFF vehicles, and other aviation fire and rescue requirements. More on Part 139 >>
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- August 7, 2019: Full-Scale Evaluation of Novec™ 1230
FAA Technical Center report describes results of a full-scale evaluation of Novec™ 1230 and compares them to the performance of Halotron I. - July 2, 2019: Evaluation of Input-Based Foam Proportioner Testing Systems
FAA Technical Center report finds a greater correlation and testing accuracy at a 3% proportioning rate than at a 6% proportioning rate and a greater correlation when using electronic proportioning systems than when orifice plate proportioning systems are used with input-based proportioning test methods. All testing was conducted using around-the-pump proportioning systems, and conclusions may not be applicable to other types of foam proportioning systems. - October 30, 2018: Department of Defense (DoD) Qualified Products Database (QPD)
Airport operators holding FAA Airport Operating Certificates can use the QPD to ensure any Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) they purchase conforms to MIL-F-24385. - Receive email alerts when this page is updated!
ARFF Guidance
- Advisory Circulars
- Part 139 CertAlerts
- FAA Technical Center Reports
- All Safety Alerts for Operators (SAFOs)
- Airport Cooperative Research Program Reports
- Transportation Research Board Resources
View All Series 150 Advisory Circulars (ACs)
View the Complete List of Airport CertAlerts
Number | Title |
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DOT/FAA/TC-19/27 | Full-Scale Evaluation of Novec™ 1230 |
DOT/FAA/TC-19/26 | Evaluation of Input-Based Foam Proportioner Testing Systems |
DOT/FAA/TC-17/27 | Thermal Imaging for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Applications |
DOT/FAA/TC-14/22 | Impact of Alternative Fuels present in Airports on Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Response |
DOT/FAA/TC-13/30 | Full-Scale Evaluation of ARFF Tactics for Cargo Fires on Freighter Aircraft |
DOT/FAA/TC-TN12/34 | Test and Evaluation of Rear-Wheel Steering for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles--Part 2 |
View More FAA Airport Safety Research Reports
Number | Title |
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10017 | Risks in Transporting Lithium Batteries in Cargo by Aircraft (PDF) |
10016 | Missing or Improper Seat Stops in Cessna Model (PDF) |
View the Complete List of SAFOs
View All ACRP Publications or find out more about the ACRP
Number | Title |
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Conference Proceedings 47 | Research on the Transmission of Disease in Airports and on Aircraft |
Conference Proceedings 41 | Interagency-Aviation Industry Collaboration on Planning for Pandemic Outbreaks |
National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 525 | Guidelines for Transportation Emergency Training Exercises |
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Part 139 Airports and Requirements
- Part 139 Airport Certification Status List (including ARFF Index) (MS Excel)
- Part 139, Certification of Airports
ARFF and First Responder Training
- Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Videos
- First Responder Safety at a Small Aircraft or Helicopter Accident