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The Academy meets the FAA‘s 40-hour requirement and is directed toward ARFF personnel who work directly at airports under FAR Part 139.  The 2005 ARFF Academy time frame will be available at a later date. 

The early registration fee is $550 for SCC members and $595 for non-SCC members. After the early registration cut-off date, the registration fee will be $595 for SCC members and $640 for non-SCC members. 

Classroom training will be conducted at the City of Lubbock’s new modern Fire Training Academy. All instructors are ARFF certified and, at a minimum, hold an Intermediate Instructors Certificate from the Texas Fire Commission. Students will be trained in accordance with FAR Part 139.319 & AC 150/5210-17. 

Practical training will be conducted at Lubbock International Airport’s new Live-Fire Training Facility. It features exterior and interior aircraft mock-ups, allowing instructors to simulate any aircraft fire-fighting scenario. Both mock-ups utilize fossil fuel, creating the most realistic training conditions possible.

To view a video on our Live-Fire Training Facility please check out our ARFF Photo Gallery Site.

Maximum emphasis will be placed on safety, and NFPA 1403 will be adhered to at all times. Students may bring bring their own SCBA equipment and protective clothing.  However, SCBA rental will be available.

A catered lunch will be provided on each day of training. Breakfast and dinner will be the responsibility of each attendee of the Academy. There are several restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel and can be reached by the complimentary hotel shuttle. LBB will be hosting a hospitality night on Sunday. 

For additional questions please contact Kelly Morman at: (806) 767-3021

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