Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Training

The Florida State College at Jacksonville Fire Academy of the South (FAS) provides a wide range of training and educational opportunities to emergency responders in both the public and private sector. Training levels range from basic skills and certification to advanced education with specific technical training, including shipboard firefighting and aircraft rescue firefighting. The Fire Academy of the South is home to a state-of-the-art ARFF training center, including a 727 fuselage for search and rescue, 737 mockup with 11 different fire scenarios and an E-One Titan crash truck.

40-HOUR INITIAL TRAINING

This class meets all FAA standards for initial training for airport firefighters. The class emphasizes the lecture materials by reinforcing with practical applications in a variety of scenarios including rescue, airport familiarization and fire-fighting techniques. Students will receive live fire experience and training in accordance with FAR 139. Participants who successfully complete the course, pass the written and skills test, and meet all prerequisites are eligible for the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) certification.

FAA 139 RECERTIFICATION LIVE BURN TRAINING

This five-hour class meets all FAA standards for recertification under FAR 139. Students will refresh their skill sets in use of extinguishers, aircraft rescue techniques and operation of hand lines in controlling an aircraft-related fire