HFD

City of Hays firefighters conducted practical fire attack training April 3 to requalify as airport firefighters.

The practical firefighting training was presented by the University of Missouri Fire & Rescue Training Institute and conducted at the Hays Regional Airport.

The University of Missouri’s mobile aircraft fire trainer was used to simulate various aircraft firefighting and rescue situations.

To support airport operations, city of Hays firefighters are required to complete a comprehensive airport firefighter training program meeting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards. This includes a 30-hour airport firefighter refresher course each year for firefighters to remain qualified for airport firefighter duty.