An applicant for the grant of an Aerodrome operating certificate must, for any International Aerodrome & any other aerodrome when so required by the Director in the interest of safety provide Rescue & Firefighting capability at that Aerodrome.

The Four (4) main core functions & aim of ARFF operations at the Aerodrome is;

1. TO PROVIDE RESCUE & FIREFIGHTING SERVICES TO PASSENGERS INVOLVED IN AIRCRAFT INCIDENTS & ACCIDENTS;
   • Responding to aircraft emergency call-outs from Tower.
   • Take lead in the full-scale Airport Emergency Procedure exercises with other stakeholders & airport community.
   • On standby before the first aircraft movement & cease duty after the last aircraft movement.
2. TO PROVIDE FIREFIGHTING SERVICE TO FIGHT FIRES IN AIRCRAFT & BUILDINGS ON ANY PART OF AN AERODROME;
   • Responding to building fire emergencies at the aerodrome only, but also assist Civil Fire outside of the airport if the situation is critical with approval from PMIA.
   • Responding to fire alarms at the Terminals.
   • The approved response distance outside of airport vicinity is 5-mile Radius.
3. TO PROVIDE A FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AT AERODROMES AT WHICH A FIRE SERVICE UNIT IS LOCATED & TO GIVE TECHNICAL ADVICE ON FIRE PRECAUTIONS & FIREFIGHTING;
   • Fire Warden training awareness.
   • Basic Fire Safety training awareness on how to use portable fire extinguishers.
   • Fire Extinguisher installations on all aerodrome buildings.
   • Monthly & weekly fire installations inspections.
   • Responding to fire alarm call-outs at ITB & DTB.
4. TO PROVIDE FIRST AID SERVICES TO STAFF & USERS OF THE AIRPORT;
   • Mandatory first aid training for all ARFF staff.
   • Attend to casualties at accident sites when responding to aircraft accident or building fire emergency.
   • Recurrence of first aid training after every 3 years depending on the expiry date of the Certificate.