Bangalore: Aircraft rescue and firefighting experts from across the globe would land here next week to discuss the challenges ahead for one of the most critical units at every airports -- the firefighters. Jointly organised by the Aviation Fire Protection Association and Indian Aviation Fire Safety Specialist Group (IAFSSG), the two-day international conference would see over 500 experts sharing their views on making airports safer.
Sharing details with Express, Ajith Kumar P S, secretary, IAFSSG, said the meet scheduled on June 26 and 27 would see Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) experts debating a range of topics, including aviation firefighting requirements for large aircraft, fire protection systems for airport terminals, protection of airport fuel farms and military aircraft firefighting and its hazards.
“This is the first time an international meet on fire safety is being held in the country on such a largescale. The ARFF Vision 2020 will be announced. India has to go a long way in adopting new technologies in airport firefighting. We feel the ARFF units are not getting their due recognition in comparison with our counterparts abroad,” Ajith said.
18/06/14 Anantha Krishnan M/New Indian Express
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Sharing details with Express, Ajith Kumar P S, secretary, IAFSSG, said the meet scheduled on June 26 and 27 would see Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) experts debating a range of topics, including aviation firefighting requirements for large aircraft, fire protection systems for airport terminals, protection of airport fuel farms and military aircraft firefighting and its hazards.
“This is the first time an international meet on fire safety is being held in the country on such a largescale. The ARFF Vision 2020 will be announced. India has to go a long way in adopting new technologies in airport firefighting. We feel the ARFF units are not getting their due recognition in comparison with our counterparts abroad,” Ajith said.
18/06/14 Anantha Krishnan M/New Indian Express
