Mike Lopina

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Planning for ARFF and Mutual Aid

THE Lockport Township (IL) Fire District began its aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) program in 2006 as a result of assuming fire protection for the general aviation Lewis-Lockport Airport (KLOT) from the Romeoville (IL) Fire Department in 2003.
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Firefighters and school bus

Developing ARFF SOGs and Response Cards

If your fire department is responsible for covering an airport in your district, developing standard operating guidelines (SOGs), response plans, and response cards should be on your mind
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