Aviation Firefighter Initial

Course overview

This 5-week programme for new Airport Fire Service entrants provides immersive modular training, equipping participants with vital skills to become certified firefighters under CAP 699. The programme not only concentrates on imparting fundamental abilities but also emphasises the cultivation of self-discipline, confidence, resilience, and adaptability. These qualities serve as a solid foundation for participants as they embark on their initial journey toward a rewarding career in Aviation Fire and Rescue Services.

Programme delivery

Weeks 1-3 are delivered at FSC and week 4 is delivered at an operational Airport Fire Station. Learners are exposed to realistic and practical training scenarios in challenging and controlled conditions, in both daylight and darkness.

Finally, participants return to FSC to complete week 5, responding to a wide range of aviation incidents. These locations offer learners a highly immersive service environment experience.

This programme also trains and assesses learners as structural BA wearers before moving into the Aviation phase.

Key learning outcomes

The standard five-week programme is made up of 10 modules with individual learning outcomes:

Core foundation fireground skills in pumps and ladders

Knowledge and application of firefighting foams and complimentary media

Physics and chemistry of fire

Fire behaviour and science both theoretical and practical.

BA and tactical ventilation

Aviation legislation

Aircraft construction, engines, undercarriages and fuels

Rotary wing and military aircraft

New generation aircraft

Aircraft firefighting tactics and techniques.

AFFI benefits

Provision of accredited, recognisable and transferable SFJ qualification

Standardisation of training, meeting National Occupational Standards

Adherence to CAP 699 AFF 1-9

Support of CPD

Reduced training costs

Gives the ideal phase 1 platform for learners to return for further on airport risk and response training.

The AFFI can also be included as part of the Firefighter Apprenticeship Programme delivered via our parent company Capita Learning.

Enquire now

For further information or to make a booking on this course please contact the Business Development Team on 01608 812984 or complete the enquiry form below: