Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) IC Certification Program

ARFF IC Certification Program

After years of development, Blue Card's Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Incident Command Certification Program is officially here!

Register for ARFF IC Certification Program

Blue Card's ARFF Incident Command Certification Program Has Launched

Created in collaboration with experienced ARFF incident commanders, this program delivers real-world scenarios based on standards and processes developed by Alan Brunacini in Fire Command. This includes the standard 8 Functions of Command and Strategic Decision Making.

Why it Matters

Aircraft emergencies pose serious threats to lives within in a very short period of time. The ARFF Program enhances incident management by unifying ARFF resources and off-airport fire crews into a standard command system—ensuring stronger coordination, faster deployment, and better outcomes. Strong coordination, fast deployment, and more effective outcomes also improve the return of airport operations after an incident.

Who Should Enroll?

  • Initial & strategic-level incident commanders at metro, municipal, or regional airports
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  • Off-airport company & command officers responding to airports
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  • ARFF personnel & departments seeking a certification of incident commanders that is connected to continuing education and recertification system.

What Sets This Program Apart?

Reality Based Incident Simulations
Experience realistic command decisions featuring aircraft fire suppression, passenger evacuations, hazardous materials management, and large-scale coordination. Every scenario is built to mirror the complexity of real-world incidents.

State-of-the-Art Training Tools
Develop confidence and command rhythm through structured sets, reps, and simulations. Our system builds decision-making and communication skills that transfer directly to the fireground.

Hazard Zone Management Based Curriculum
Learn to coordinate multi-agency responses and manage risk in immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) environments. The curriculum reinforces standardization, accountability, and calm, effective command presence.

Comprehensive Resources
Get access to a complete library of didactic materials, Command SOGs, and exclusive updates from the upcoming 3rd Edition of Fire Command (2025) — the foundation of modern incident command.

Who's On Board So Far

We were proud to welcome representatives from:

  • Capital City Fire Rescue
  • Los Alamos County Fire Department
  • Ocala Fire Rescue
  • Pro-Tec Fire Services Ltd.
  • Greater Toronto Airport Authority
  • Wenatchee Valley Fire Department
  • Piedmont Triad Airport Authority
  • Hudson Fire Protection District
  • Durango La Plata County Airport
  • McKinney Fire Department
  • AOYS Fire Training Ltd.
  • Ottawa Airport Fire Service
  • Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue
  • Flagstaff Fire Department

Thank you to all who joined us in this important first step - we're just getting started!