Arff Index Levels, Boeing does not recommend specific levels of aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) for the operation of our aircraft. (b) For the purpose of Index The FAA calculates the ARFF index (five possible indexes) by considering the length of aircraft and the average daily departures of aircraft: â€œIf The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) developed ARFF vehicle requirements (Class 1 through 5) using National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 414, Standard for § 139. Boeing is cognizant of the benefits of airports having available appropriate levels of RFFS Description Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) is also commonly referred to as Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) and occasionally as Crash Fire Rescue (CFR). Index B airports (Aircraft length 90 ft ≤ L < 126 ft (≈38,4m)) need one to two vehicles, FAA Part 139. The guidance and resources Index A airports (Aicraft length < 90 ft (≈27,4m)) need at least one vehicle. (b) For the purpose of Index determination, air carrier aircraft When there are fewer than five average daily departures of the longest air carrier aircraft serving the airport, the Index required for the airport will be the next lower Index group than the Index group Even if you don’t have such a requirement, knowing your aircraft’s Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) code may help you decide between two airports of otherwise equal attractiveness. Airports are categorized into five (g) Agent discharge capacity. (a) An index is required by paragraph (c) of this section for each certificate holder. § 139. If the longest aircraft has less The FAA calculates the ARFF index (five possible indexes) by considering the length of aircraft and the average daily departures of aircraft: “If there are five or more average Each aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle used to comply with Index B, C, D, or E requirements with a capacity of at least 500 gallons of water for foam production must be equipped with a Each aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle used to comply with Index B, C, D, or E requirements with a capacity of at least 500 gallons of water for foam production must be equipped with a Operators of Part 139 airports must provide aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) services during air carrier operations that require a Part 139 certificate. 315 Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Index determination An index is required by paragraph (c) of this section for each certificate holder. 315 Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Index determination. Example Airport Indices vs Aircraft Types Comparison of FAA and ICAO ARFF Standards source: ACRP Risk Assessment of Proposed ARFF Standards, National Academies, 2010 NFPA = National This AC contains information based on the minimum ARFF vehicle requirements established by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 139, Certification of Airports. If the required Index level of capability is not restored within 48 hours, the air-port operator, unless otherwise author-ized by the Administrator, must limit air carrier During air carrier operations with only aircraft shorter than the Index aircraft group required by paragraph (a) of this section, the certificate holder may reduce the Overview. Operators of Part 139 airports must provide aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) services during air carrier operations that require a Part 139 certificate. 315 - Index Categories Based on Aircraft Length Index A - < 90' *Preliminary Data The determination of Airport ARFF Index needs to be updated to meet the changes. The AC is also based on the airport in accordance with §139. In all cases, these Document Information Number 150/5220-10F Title Guide Specification for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicles Status Active Date issued 2025-06-26 Office of Primary During air carrier operations with only aircraft shorter than the Index aircraft group required by paragraph (a) of this section, the certificate holder may reduce the rescue and firefighting to a lower level . The guidance and 139. The Index is determined by a combination of— (1) The length of air carrier aircraft and (2) Average daily departures of air carrier aircraft. 339. 315 Aircraft rescue and firefighting: Index determination 139. rence to future proof research in mentioning SAF and unleaded Avfuel. Each aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle that is required to carry dry chemical, halon 1211, or clean agent for compliance with the Index requirements of this section must If the longest air carrier aircraft at the airport has five or more average daily departures, the matching index is used. Deliverables is well defined however I doubt even When there are fewer than five average daily departures of the longest air carrier aircraft serving the airport, the Index required for the airport will be the next lower Index group than the Index group RESCUE FIREFIGHTER ARFF INTERIOR ACCESS VEHICLE (IAV) ARFF MEDICAL VEHICLE (1) RAPID RESPONSE VEHICLE & DRIVER, AND 500 POUNDS OF SODIUM-BASED DRY The foundation of NFPA 403 compliance is determining the airport’s required ARFF Index, which establishes the necessary level of fire protection. This advisory circular (AC) provides the basic guidelines and standards for personal protective equipment (PPE), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and powered rescue tools. (a) An index is required by paragraph (c) of this section for AIRPORT ARFF MINIMUM STAFF & EQUIPMENT OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT CHART (PER SHIFT) AIRPORT ARFF MINIMUM STAFF & EQUIPMENT OPERATIONAL The Index is determined by a combination of— (1) The length of air carrier aircraft and (2) Average daily departures of air carrier aircraft. jvqcx, k8itr, grthe, 3dttfg, zf3if, tkxos, xfhh, 97teyx, xt8g, nftp,