Aircraft Rescue & FF 7th Edition

*TO BE USED BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2026*

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition Manual IFSTA®’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition provides the essential information firefighters need to meet the job performance requirements for Aircraft Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications contained in the 2024 edition of NFPA 1010: Standard for Fire Fighter; Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator; Airport Fire Fighter; Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters; and Facility Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications, 2024 Edition. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition was developed with all fire protection organizations in mind. It addresses the use of both structural and ARFF apparatus and equipment, covers responses to civilian and military aircraft incidents, and introduces the theory and practice of aircraft fire fighting and rescue operations. Portions of NFPA 440 (2024) and NFPA 460 (2024) are referenced throughout this manual. Material in this manual also includes those subjects included in the training requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) 139.315, 139.317, and 139.319. Additionally, it contains those subjects outlined in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Services Manual, Parts 1 and 7. Key Features of this Manual: Chapter References Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Key Updates and Changes: Inclusion of discussion questions to reinforce key content New and updated skills sheets Updated fire behavior based on the latest research from UL-FSRI Updated content on the use of foam including Synthetic Fluorine Free Foam Added content on aircraft electrical hazards, the use of elevated waterways, gas cooling, and lithium battery fires Table of Contents Chapter 1 Airport Familiarization Chapter 2 Aircraft Familiarization Chapter 3 Hazards Chapter 4 Safety Chapter 5 Communications Chapter 6 Rescue Chapter 7 Extinguishing Agents Chapter 8 Fire Fighting Operations Chapter 9 Apparatus Chapter 10 Driver/Operator Chapter 11 Strategies and Tactics Chapter 12 Airport/Community Emergency Planning Appendices Appendix A — Chapter and Page Correlation to NFPA 1010 Requirements Appendix B — Ground Vehicle Guide to Airport Signs and Markings Appendix C — Additional Sample Terminology Appendix D — SALT and START Triage