Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/2148
(a) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that:
(1) aerodrome rescue and firefighting facilities, equipment and services are provided;
(2) adequate equipment, fire extinguishing agents and sufficient personnel are available in a timely manner;
(3) rescue and firefighting personnel are properly trained, equipped and qualified to operate in the aerodrome environment; and
(4) rescue and firefighting personnel potentially required to act in aviation emergencies demonstrate their medical fitness to execute their functions satisfactorily, taking into account the type of activity.
(b) The aerodrome operator shall establish and implement a training programme for persons involved in rescue and firefighting services of the aerodrome;
(c) The training programme shall be conducted in accordance with point ADR.OR.D.017, with the following exceptions:
(1) recurrent training shall include theoretical and continuous practical training;
(2) proficiency checks shall be conducted at intervals not exceeding 12 months since the completion of the initial training.
(d) The training of rescue and firefighting personnel shall be designed to impart fundamental knowledge and practical skills related to the execution of their duties.
(e) Temporary reduction of the level of protection of the aerodrome’s rescue and firefighting services, due to unforeseen circumstances, shall not require prior approval by the competent authority.
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