Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) solutions
The complexities of airport operations, combined with the critical need for rapid response, demand equipment that can endure the rigors of an airport environment.
We understand the unique challenges of fighting fire in an airport and we engineer products to meet them head-on.
Deicing solutions
Cold-weather and de-icing solutions from IDEX Fire & Safety help you effectively and efficiently get the aircraft off the ground and in the air.
Explore airport equipment
We manufacture a variety of specialized equipment to support airport fire, rescue and deicing operations.
Optimizing ARFF operations
In 2002, Akron Brass started working with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Fire Research Group at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The AFRL is responsible for developing new equipment and techniques to meet evolving firefighting needs around the world.
The lab found that applying Class B foams at pressures up to 1,200 psi could significantly reduce the amount of agent needed. This concept may enable handling larger fires with fewer or smaller ARFF units. Akron Brass has since worked with AFRL to design a remote-control monitor, monitor nozzle, and handline nozzle to handle high-pressure foam streams.
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The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force Research Laboratory or the United States Air Force.
Airport rescue and deicing equipment you can count on
For centuries, the brands of IDEX Fire & Safety have specialized in manufacturing the world’s most reliable Fire and Safety Equipment. We work tirelessly to solve mission-critical problems with trusted equipment and innovative technology that saves lives.