EMERGENCY SERVICES

 

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) operations:

M-F 0700L to 1700L. Additional manning may be arranged by contacting Bob Rice on 661 824 2433 or by emailing bob@mojaveairport.com. We presently support military, general aviation and spaceport operations. Our detailed response procedures in each of these areas insure your safety. Our highly-experienced Aerospace Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) staff includes a certified Fire Officer IV. Our spaceport response procedures have received praise from the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

 

Major Apparatus:

1ea - CB3000 Walter 3,000 gallon
with class "B" foam.
1ea - CB3000 Walter 3,500 gallon
with class "B" foam.

 

Additional Equipment:

Command/Rescue Unit
with 450lb PPK agent.

Total Initial Response Capability 6,500 gal.

 

Other Support:

Airfield fire crews enjoy a close working relationship with Kern County Fire Department, located 1/4 mile from airport.

2 ALS paramedic units based on the field, including Medivac helicopter.