Mission Statement:

To ensure the protection of life and property through effective and efficient delivery of professional Aircraft Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services to the Airport Community.

Vision Statement:

Provide excellent emergency response and fire prevention to protect people, programs, facilities, and our community from the adverse effect of fire, release of hazardous material, aviation and industrial injuries.

Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport

Saipan Airport Fire Station

Fire Aparatus

• C-5
• C-7
• C-8
• C-9
• Command Vehicle
• Tanker 6
• Air Compressor

Personnel

Saipan International Airport ARFF department consist of approximately 35 personnel. The department runs two 24 hour shifts (A & B) with about 15 personnel assigned to each shift with an average of 8 personnel on-duty per shift daily. A Fire Captain is in charge of each shift.

The department’s administration consists of the Fire Chief, Two Assistant Fire Chiefs, PRATC Coordinator, Fire Inspector/Logistics and two ARFF Mechanics. 

The Fire Chief reports to the Executive Director of the Commonwealth Ports Authority.

Tinian International Airport

Fire Aparatus

• C-11
• C-10

Personnel

Tinian International Airport ARFF department consist of approximately 10 personnel.  Personnel have dual roles as ARFF and Ports Police officers.  ARFF Operations runs three 8-hour shifts (Day, Swings, & Mid) with an average of 2-3 personnel on-duty per shift daily.

A Fire/Police Captain runs the daily operation for both Law Enforcement and ARFF for the airport.

The Saipan Airport Fire Chief assists the Tinian Ports Manager in ensuring that all ARFF personnel are current in training, operational, and technical requirements.

Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (Rota)

Fire Aparatus

• C-12
• C-13

Personnel

Rota Airport ARFF department consists of approximately 10 personnel.  Personnel have dual roles as ARFF and Ports Police officers.  ARFF Operations runs three 8-hour shifts (Day, Swings, & Mid) with an average of 2-3 personnel on-duty per shift daily.

A Fire/Police Captain runs the daily operation for both Law Enforcement and ARFF protection for the airport.

The Saipan Airport Fire Chief assists the Rota Ports Manager in ensuring that all ARFF personnel are current in training, operational, and technical requirements.

Relevant Sites:

• National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NPQS) 
• Northern Marianas College (NMC) 
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 
• National Fire Academy (NFA) 
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
• Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Working Group (ARFFWG) 
• International Association of Fire Chiefs