Welcome to AFOA

Your gateway to airport fire safety and training

Mission Statement

The Airport Fire Officers Association strengthens leadership and excellence in airport fire and rescue services by sharing knowledge, advancing best practices and promoting safety, sustainability, innovation and new technology through strong partnerships with sector organisations.

Why Join AFOA?

Join a specialised professional community dedicated to airport fire and rescue leadership. As an AFOA member you’ll gain access to the latest industry guidance, connect with peers and decision-makers across the airport fire environment, and keep your skills and knowledge ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a serving officer, manager or supplier supporting ARFF services, membership delivers tangible benefits and strategic insight to help you excel.

Access to Best Practice & Guidance
Stay at the forefront of airport fire service standards with exclusive access to:
- Technical guidance and case studies from actual incidents
- Regular updates on regulatory changes (e.g., CAP 1150, NFCC airport fire standards)
- Curated resources on emerging topics—foam & PFAS, foaming agents, firefighting vehicle innovations, hybrid/EV aircraft responses
“Membership means you don’t have to reinvent the wheel — you leverage what others have tested.”
Networking with Airport Fire Leaders
Build your professional network and learn directly from your peers across the sector:
- Invitations to AFOA’s flagship annual AGM & conference and regional meet-ups
- Access to a members-only directory of senior officers, airport fire leads and supplier partners
- Forums and workshops where you can share experience, ask questions, benchmark practice
“The right contact at the right airport can make the difference when you’re planning or responding.”
Events & CPD Opportunities
Immerse yourself in focused professional development designed for ARFF and airport fire professionals:
- Specialist workshops and webinars on hot topics (incidents, foam/legacy issues, ARFF strategy)
- Annual conference with hands-on sessions, site visits and supplier exhibits
- Recognised CPD tracking — add value to your personal development and your service’s training portfolio
“From classroom to airfield, our events give you experience, not just theory.”
Access to Incidents and Case Studies
Learn from real-world events so that your service benefits from shared experience, not just textbooks:
- Detailed incident reports and after-action reviews from airports and industrial sites
- Trend analysis: what’s changing in aircraft types, fire loads, rescue-agent technology
- A searchable library of lessons-learned to support your training, risk assessment and operational reviews
“It’s not about what hasn’t happened — it’s about what we can learn from what did.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

AFOA AGM & Networking Lunch 2026

16/09/2026

11:00:00

Piazza Suite 4, NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT

In Person

The Airport Fire Officers Association invites members to join us for the 2026 AFOA AGM and Networking Lunch, taking place at the NEC Birmingham during The Emergency Services Show and Emergency Tech Show 2026.

This annual gathering provides an opportunity for AFOA members to come together, hear the latest Association updates, take part in the AGM and spend time networking with colleagues from across the airport fire and rescue community.

The meeting will take place in Piazza Suite 4 from 11:00 to 14:00 on Wednesday 16 September.

Attendees are also encouraged to make the most of their visit to the NEC by exploring The Emergency Services Show and the co-located Emergency Tech Show before and after the AFOA meeting.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, The Emergency Services Show brings together emergency services professionals, suppliers and organisations from across the sector, with more than 500 exhibiting brands, live demonstrations, networking opportunities and a programme of CPD-accredited learning.

The co-located Emergency Tech Show focuses on technology shaping the future of emergency response, including communications, AI, digital systems, data, drones, robotics and other emerging operational technologies.

A dedicated AFOA VIP registration link is available for meeting attendees. We recommend registering in advance before attending the NEC.

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AFOA are pleased to offer member Airports, Manufacturers, Training Providers and Equipment Suppliers the opportunity to have a direct link from the AFOA website to their own websites.