Saddle River Firefighters Attend Aircraft Familiarization Training at Teterboro Airport
Photo by Courtesy of Saddle River Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Saddle River Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Saddle River Fire Department
— November 11 — Members of the Saddle River Fire Department visited Teterboro Airport for an aircraft familiarization session hosted by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
During the visit, firefighters received an overview of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) equipment and learned the basic components and anatomy of an aircraft. The session provided members with a better understanding of aircraft construction, emergency access points and the equipment used during aviation-related incidents.
The familiarization visit also gave firefighters an opportunity to learn more about the challenges associated with aircraft emergencies and the coordination required between airport emergency personnel and responding municipal fire departments.
Training of this type helps prepare firefighters for incidents beyond traditional structural firefighting and supports improved readiness when responding to aviation emergencies.
The department thanked the Port Authority for hosting the visit and providing the opportunity to expand members' knowledge.
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