TRAVERSE CITY PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS
LOCAL 646
Airport Rescue Fire Fighting
One of our three stations is located at the Cherry Capital Airport.  We are responsible for responding to aircraft emergencies on and off the airfield including the terminal.  Smoke in the cockpit, engine or fuel problems, medical emergencies and crashes are a few incidents we may respond to.  The Federal Aviation Administration requires strict training requirements to maintain certification.  Due to the high velocity and lightweight design of aircraft, any situation requires specialty response measures to mitigate an incident.