Crash Fire Rescue
Airports present special hazards to rescue and response personnel. It is vital that Crash Fire Rescue (CFR) personnel be familiar with the airport and airport staff coordination during non-emergency situations to ensure proper procedure is carried out in a safe and efficient manner during an emergency.
The Hot Springs Fire Department (HSFD) trains at least once a week, every week, at the Hot Springs Memorial Field (HOT). This training is referred to as Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF). Through these weekly trainings, HSFD can work on taking special precautions to protect themselves from situations including unburned jet fuel, damaged aircraft fuselages, and even aircraft engines.
The ARFF Training programs also include emergency communications systems, use of equipment and agents, aircraft evacuation, cargo hazards and adapting structural equipment for aircraft response.