What is the primary responsibility of ARFF crew members?

The primary responsibility of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) crew members is to extinguish fires promptly. Their main role is to respond to aircraft emergencies, particularly situations involving fires, whether on the aircraft itself or in surrounding areas. This involves using specialized firefighting equipment and techniques to quickly bring fires under control, ensuring the safety of passengers, crew, and the aircraft.

While evacuating passengers and crew members is an important task during an emergency, it typically falls more under the duties of aircrew and cabin crew, not specifically the ARFF personnel. Preventing accidents and conducting maintenance on fire equipment are also vital, but these are not the immediate duties in an emergency response situation. The focus of ARFF crews in the event of an incident is primarily on fire suppression to mitigate danger.