Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 205-1-2-.04 - Requirements for Airport Fire Department Compliance

(1) Airport fire departments shall meet minimum requirements for fire departments as described in Rule 205-1-2.01 of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Rules & Regulations. To be legally organized, an airport fire department shall comply with the following requirements:

(a) Established to provide fire and other emergency and non-emergency services in accordance with standards specified by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Rules & Regulations of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.

(b) Capable of providing rescue and fire protection during air carrier operations at the airport, as specified by Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

(c) Responsible for a defined area of operation depicted on a map and prominently displayed in the fire station. The area of operation shall have been approved and designated by the governing authority of the airport.

(d) In order for Airport Fire Departments to be considered for the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance they shall be staffed with a minimum number of ARFF trained firefighters.

1. Minimum Staffing shall be a minimum of four (4) State Certified Airport Firefighters per station. An average of six (6) is recommended. The minimum number of firefighters will be calculated as an aggregate total for the entire fire department.

2. Each firefighter must be at least 18 years of age.

3. Each firefighter must be duly appointed by a legally organized and compliant fire department.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 205-1-2-.04

O.C.G.A. §§ 25-3-20, 25-3-24, 25-4-2.

Original Rule entitled "Requirements for Airport Fire Department Compliance" adopted. F. Nov. 19, 2015; eff. Jan. 1, 2016, as specified by the Agency.