Glossary
Airport Infrastructure
Airport Fire Station (ARFF)
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Definition
Airport Rescue and Firefighting facility providing emergency response for aircraft incidents
Related Terms
Bird Strike
A collision between an airborne animal and an aircraft, posing risk to engines and windscreens
Emergency Evacuation
The rapid deployment of passengers from an aircraft via emergency exits and slides
Fire Suppression System
Aircraft systems designed to detect and extinguish fires in engines, cargo holds, and lavatories
Runway (RWY)
A defined rectangular surface on an airport prepared for aircraft takeoff and landing
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What is Airport Fire Station (ARFF)?
Airport Rescue and Firefighting facility providing emergency response for aircraft incidents
What does ARFF stand for?
ARFF stands for Airport Fire Station (ARFF). Airport Rescue and Firefighting facility providing emergency response for aircraft incidents
How does Airport Fire Station (ARFF) relate to other aviation concepts?
Airport Fire Station (ARFF) is closely related to Bird Strike and Emergency Evacuation, among other key aviation concepts.
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