Airport Rescue And Firefighting Services In The United Kingdom
The provision of Rescue and Firefighting Services at all airports and aerodromes in the United Kingdom is a requirement under British Law and International agreements set out by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
In the UK Airport Fire Services are usually referred to as "Rescue and Firefighting Services" in contrast to the term "Fire and Rescue Service" (FRS) used by Local Authority Fire Service's.
Read more about Airport Rescue And Firefighting Services In The United Kingdom: Role of Airport Fire Services, Levels of Fire Cover, Levels of Response, Rank Structure, Other Incidents, Fire Appliances, Training
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