Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Division

Safety is of utmost importance in protecting the public who choose to travel by commercial air transportation. Also the private General Aviation community who call Clinton National Airport (CNA) their home. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Division is responsible for responding to aircraft incidents and accidents at  Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, as well as, providing emergency medical assistance as first responders. In addition, ARFF personnel conduct fire safety inspections of mobile fuel trucks and fixed fuel servicing facilities in partnership with Airport Operations.  All Firefighters assigned to the ARFF Program must meet the Federal regulations regarding certification and training.

The Division is staffed with twelve (12) personnel consisting of nine (9) Fire Apparatus Engineers and three (3) Company Officers. These personnel are divided into three (3) shifts and overseen by a Division Chief. The ARFF station has four (4) state-of-the-art Emergency Response Vehicles assigned to the staff. There are an additional twelve (12) Firefighters who provide support to the ARFF staffing and meet the same training regulations as personnel directly assigned to the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) station. The goal of the division is to meet every emergency with timely, efficient and professional service to exceed the expectations of the customers at CNA. In the event of an emergency aircraft incident or accident, ARFF personnel are prepared to deliver services 24/7 365.