ARFF Professional Designation Programs
AAAE and the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Working Group (ARFFWG), collectively known as the ARFF Training Alliance, offer a two-level ARFF Professional Designation Program designed to enhance the knowledge and career ambitions of Aircraft Rescue Fighters regardless of rank.
These designation programs, known as the Airport Master Firefighter (A.M.F.) and Airport Fire Officer (A.F.O.), are self-study programs structured to provide ARFF personnel with an enhanced knowledge of ARFF operations as well as airport operations and administration.
Airport Fire Officer (A.F.O.)
The A.F.O. professional designation program is designed for existing and aspiring leaders in the ARFF profession. The program prerequisites ensure that a candidate has obtained and mastered the necessary baseline as an Airport Master Firefighter.
Airport Master Firefighter (A.M.F.)
The purpose of the A.M.F., the first level of the ARFF Professional Designation Program, is to document that the Master candidate understands, to an acceptable degree, the ARFF Body of Knowledge essential to carry out the responsibilities to manage an airport fire department and also has a basic understanding of airport administration and management.
ARFF Working Group
The Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Working Group (ARFFWG) is a non-profit dedicated to aviation fire protection and prevention. They provide expertise to fire protection personnel worldwide, collaborate with manufacturers to assess equipment, and partner with AAAE in the ARFF Training Alliance. Together, we developed the ARFF Professional Designation Programs. They also created the ARFF News digital magazine, which can be found on their website.
