Welcome to AFOA

Join a specialised professional community dedicated to airport fire and rescue leadership. As an AFOA member you’ll gain access to the latest industry guidance, connect with peers and decision-makers across the airport fire environment, and keep your skills and knowledge ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a serving officer, manager or supplier supporting ARFF services, membership delivers tangible benefits and strategic insight to help you excel.

• Access to Best Practice & Guidance
  Stay at the forefront of airport fire service standards with exclusive access to:

  • Technical guidance and case studies from actual incidents

  • Regular updates on regulatory changes (e.g., CAP 1150, NFCC airport fire standards)

  • Curated resources on emerging topics—foam & PFAS, foaming agents, firefighting vehicle innovations, hybrid/EV aircraft responses

  “Membership means you don’t have to reinvent the wheel — you leverage what others have tested.”

• Networking with Airport Fire Leaders
  Build your professional network and learn directly from your peers across the sector:

  • Invitations to AFOA’s flagship annual AGM & conference and regional meet-ups

  • Access to a members-only directory of senior officers, airport fire leads and supplier partners

  • Forums and workshops where you can share experience, ask questions, benchmark practice

  “The right contact at the right airport can make the difference when you’re planning or responding.”

• Events & CPD Opportunities
  Immerse yourself in focused professional development designed for ARFF and airport fire professionals:

  • Specialist workshops and webinars on hot topics (incidents, foam/legacy issues, ARFF strategy)

  • Annual conference with hands-on sessions, site visits and supplier exhibits

  • Recognised CPD tracking — add value to your personal development and your service’s training portfolio

  “From classroom to airfield, our events give you experience, not just theory.”

• Access to Incidents and Case Studies
  Learn from real-world events so that your service benefits from shared experience, not just textbooks:

  • Detailed incident reports and after-action reviews from airports and industrial sites

  • Trend analysis: what’s changing in aircraft types, fire loads, rescue-agent technology

  • A searchable library of lessons-learned to support your training, risk assessment and operational reviews

  “It’s not about what hasn’t happened — it’s about what we can learn from what did.”