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SFFD outlines airport response upgrades: new ARFF units, MCU units, 40‑hour training and underground hydrants
Summary
Assistant Deputy Chief Rudy Castellanos told the Fire Commission that SFO is FAA Index E and described new equipment (Oshkosh ARFF vehicles, MCU mass-casualty units), a 40-hour FAA-based curriculum, and underground hydrants planned within 6–8 months to speed refills.
Assistant Deputy Chief Rudy Castellanos presented a comprehensive update on airport operations and preparedness at the June 8 Fire Commission meeting, highlighting equipment acquisitions, staffing, training and infrastructure upgrades at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Castellanos explained that SFO is categorized by the FAA as an Index E airport — the largest index — requiring at least three large aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles. "Our requirement is at least 3 of those that can produce at least 6,000 gallons of water combined," he said, and noted the department currently…
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