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PURPOSE
The purpose of this program is to identify experienced fire service personnel who demonstrate competency in the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of an Airport firefighter. The NFPA 1003 Standard for Airport Firefighter Professional Qualifications identifies the minimum requirements for a firefighter who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform with responsibilities in aircraft rescue and firefighting. A person certified at the Airport Firefighter level will have demonstrated competency in the necessary knowledge and skills, to function as a firefighter at an airport facility.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
A person submits a completed application to the Kentucky Fire Commission. The candidate shall remit the prescribed written test sitting fee, attempt a written examination of 50 multiple choice, true/false or matching questions and participate in a skills examination. Upon successful completion of the written and skills exams, provide all documentation, fees are submitted and prerequisites are satisfied, the candidate shall become eligible to recieve an accredited certification from the Kentucky Fire Commission.
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCY AREAS TESTED
Fundamental airecraft firefighting techniques, use of Proximity Protective Personal Equipment (PrPPE), civil and military aircraft construction, critical components, hazards and systems, oxygen-enriched atmospheres, aircraft egress and ingress, aircraft fuels, crash scenes and critical stress management.
PREREQUISITES
Firefighter I - accredited certification and pre-requisites associated with Firefighter I.
Firefighter II - accredited certification and pre-requisites associated with Firefighter II.
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