Firefighters practicing fighting an airplane fire

Fire Fighting and Rescue at Airports

Chairman

Member countries

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slowenija, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.

Associated members

EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency), Rosenbauer, Dr. Stahmer, International Fire Academy (IFA), Magirus, Ziegler, Schmitz Feuerwehrtechnik, ARFF Driving Academy, Perimeter solutions, Kidde Fire Trainer, ARFF-Services, Alpine Metal Tech, DETKA Oktató, Schmitz Feuerwehrtechnik Nobitz

Board members

Manfred Sommerer, Ole J. Hansen, Martin Gorski, Florian Monthoux

Starting year

1971

Main activities / Purpose of the Commission

The mission of the CTIF Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Commission is to encourage and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experience and best practices in airport rescue and firefighting.

The Commission promotes cooperation in research and development, supports innovation in firefighting technologies, equipment and vehicles, and encourages the sharing of best practices in training and operational procedures.

Its ultimate aim is to continuously improve the safety of passengers, crew and airport personnel.

Way of Working

The Commission is coordinated by a Board consisting of four members. Activities and ongoing projects are managed through regular communication via email, Microsoft Teams and WhatsApp.

Way of Communication

The Commission holds one face-to-face meeting each year, hosted by one of its members. Between meetings, information, experiences and project updates are shared through electronic communication and the Commission's website.

Products of the Commission

The Commission facilitates the exchange of lessons learned, technical knowledge and operational experience among its members and associated members.

It contributes to discussions on international aviation safety standards, particularly those developed by ICAO and EASA, and promotes best practices in airport rescue and firefighting.