directions about the pit arff training facility

ABOUT THE PIT ARFF
TRAINING FACILITY
The ARFF simulator system is computer controlled
and features a 135-foot diameter propane fueled
burn area with an aircraft fuselage in its center. In
addition to fighting fuel spill fires, the firefighters are
also challenged with scenarios like engine fires, wheel
brake fires, and interior evolutions such as cabin fires,
lavatory fires, and galley fires. Even without fires, the
firefighters can practice their search and rescue skills
inside the fuselage. Our facility also offers specialized
sessions in cold climate training evolutions.
The PIT ARFF Training Facility is staffed by Allegheny
County Airport Authority firefighters who are certified
as Suppression Level Instructors by the Pennsylvania
State Fire Academy and undergo hundreds of
additional hours of training in various aspects of
aircraft rescue, firefighting, construction, and systems.
Adjacent to the training simulator is a four-story
tower that houses the Computer Center overlooking
the training grounds. The Computer Control System
ensures consistent repeatable evolutions for each
trainee and allows training to be conducted with the
utmost safety of participants in mind. In addition to
being top of the line, our facility is environmentally
friendly. The use of propane and control of water
run-off combine to reduce environmental impact
while providing quality occupational education for
firefighters, emergency responders and industrial
personnel in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Instructors
Fire Chief Richard B. Wilson
Deputy Chief Brian A. Colella
Deputy Chief Timothy P. Holmes
Lt. Demari Garth
Lt. Tom Bonura
Lt. Brad Kaiser
Firefighter Guido Girimonti
Firefighter Tim Llewellyn
Firefighter Brian Nolan
Firefighter Ron Waggett
Firefighter Eric Wissner
DIRECTIONS
From Downtown Pittsburgh
1. From downtown Pittsburgh, take 376 West to Clinton
Exit (Exit 52) (First exit past Airport Exit).
2. At the Stop Sign at the top of the Exit Ramp, turn LEFT.
3. Proceed straight (the road narrows to two lanes) for
about two miles.
4. Turn LEFT onto McCaslin Road. Imperial Metals
Company is at the turn.
5. Continue Straight and go through Gate MMM.
6. Go one mile to the first Paved LEFT TURN. This is at an
underpass / tunnel.
7. Go through the tunnel, to the top of the hill.
8. At the top of the hill, bear RIGHT.
9. Road leads into the Fire Training Facility Parking Area.
Hotel, shopping and entertainment are close by and
often special hotel rates for AAAE courses are available for
out of town attendees.
Pittsburgh International Airport
Allegheny County Airport Authority
Landside Terminal Building, 4th Floor Mezz.
P.O. Box 12370
Pittsburgh, PA 15231-0370
Phone: (412) 472-5871 • Fax: (412) 472-5614
Email: [email protected]
www.FlyPittsburgh.com/arff
ARFF
2015
TRAINING
Pittsburgh International Airport’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)
Training Program provides high quality training to airport firefighters.
Seasoned instructors offer superior guidance for Aircraft Rescue firefighters.
Operated by the Allegheny County Airport Authority, the facility has trained
firefighters from across the United States and around the world.
We provide a safe and enjoyable training environment, utilizing the best
equipment, technology and technical expertise in the field to give airport
firefighters the knowledge they need to advance in their field.
“Safety is the number one priority in aviation. Nowhere else can you find
a more professional and comprehensive program of firefighter training and
emergency services instruction than at PIT.”
– Jim Gill, Acting Executive Director, Allegheny County Airport Authority
COURSES OFFERED FOR 2015
AAAE-NEC Annual ARFF Training (40 hours)
This course is designed to prepare responders to serve
in an airport fire department. Our simulator allows
handline crews and trucks to work side by side to
address potential hazards. Each participant will have
the opportunity to be part of an actual attack team
and also train as incident commander during scenariobased drills.
Exterior fires include spill fires, engine fires, and wheel
assembly fires. Interior fires include cockpit, galley,
seating compartment (both seats and hull), and
lavatory fires. Simulated smoke adds to the realistic
nature of these drills. This training meets or exceeds
NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter, FAA part 139 and ICAO
requirements.
Class dates:
Mon-Fri, September 21-25, 2015
Airport Annual Burn (8 hours)
The curriculum is specifically tailored to ARFF personnel
and firefighters whose departments have a mutual aid
agreement with their local airport. This training is in
accordance with FAA Part 139.
Class dates:
April 22, 30
May 5, 8, 13, 18, 21, 26, 29
June 11
August 25
September 2
October 6, 22
November 4
Meeting your training needs!
If your department or company has a special
training need, contact us to create a class to
your specifications. Class dates and times are
set to meet your schedule.
Customized Training Available
Specialized courses in ARFF, Driver/Operator, Foam
and other training can be scheduled for groups of
10 or more.
Email: [email protected]
or call (412) 472-5871 for more information.