• Advanced Fire Fighting

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• Training

Delta ARFF

Delta has the capability and capacity to establish and/or manage a specialist aviation rescue and fire fighting service at appropriate levels in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. 

Delta also has the expertise to tailor ARFF services to suit location specific requirements that are not required to meet ICAO standards.

Aviation Firefighters

Aviation firefighters fight fires in aircraft and buildings at airports, provide rescue and first-aid services for aircraft passengers and crew, provide technical advice on fire safety and assist in educating airport users about firefighting and safety. 

Duties and Tasks

An aviation firefighter may perform the following tasks:

• assist in the evacuation of people in life-threatening situations using mobile high-performance vehicles and watercraft;
• fight fires using a range of equipment, such as hoses, foam sprayers and monitors
• administer first aid;
• protect property endangered by fires;
• protect the environment (as necessary) in an emergency situation;
• participate in organised drills for fire control and rescue work;
• conduct fire safety inspections and inspect fire alarm boards;
• test and maintain fire vehicles, hoses and other equipment;
• assist in the operation of the Fire Control Centre at airports;
• observe aircraft arrivals and departures; and
• undertake revenue earning and special service as required.

Work Conditions

Employment involves shift work, 24 hours per day; however, at smaller locations the service may be provided for fewer hours. The length of individual shifts vary, depending on the requirements of the location.

Personal Requirements:

• physically fit;
• able to swim;
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency status;
• able to work in a structured service environment;
• able to work as part of a team; and
• good interpersonal and communication skills.