FIRE AND RESCUE VEHICLES

“Formula 1 is like a merry-go-round compared to our vehicles.”

The Airport Fire Department operates a fleet of 90 fire and rescue vehicles along with 70 roll-off containers.

Thirty-two of these vehicles are permanently staffed, ensuring they can respond to incidents anywhere on the apron or movement area within three minutes. The structural fire protection team must be able to reach any incident site within ten minutes, while emergencies involving the passenger transport system need to be attended by firefighters within eight minutes.

The fleet also includes a range of special purpose vehicles for every conceivable type of incident. This includes approximately 70 roll-off containers, three types are permanently staffed.

FURTHER TOPICS OF THE AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

The Frankfurt Airport Fire Service – your partner for safety

The highly trained staff of the Frankfurt Airport Fire Department extinguishes fires, provides technical relief, responds to incidents involving aircraft, identifies hazardous substances and rescues animals. Its wide-ranging expertise ensures optimum safety at Frankfurt Airport.

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Fire prevention: effective protection against fires

Tailored solutions for optimum safety: fire prevention through infrastructure, operative protection and pre-incident planning.

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The Fire Training Center (FTC) – your competence center for airport fire safety

The internationally recognized FTC offers comprehensive services in the areas of training, fire protection consulting, aircraft recovery and the paramedic school. Eleven specialist trainers and experts provide qualified training for employees of the Airport Fire Department.

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Efficient aircraft recovery at Frankfurt Airport

In emergency situations, every second counts. At a busy air traffic hub like Frankfurt Airport, the Airport Fire Department and its specialized Aircraft Recovery Team ensure rapid and secure aircraft recovery so that runways can be quickly returned to use.

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