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NASA's Ames Research Center Fire Department will conduct aircraft firefighting training exercises at Moffett Federal Airfield from September 8-11, operating daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PDT. The training will utilize a propane-fueled aircraft fire simulator to create realistic firefighting scenarios for first responders. While flames may be visible from nearby Highway 101, minimal smoke is expected due to the propane fuel source.
Why it matters
This training ensures that emergency responders at NASA Ames maintain readiness to handle aircraft fire incidents at the research facility, which is critical for personnel safety and protection of valuable aerospace assets. Regular firefighting drills using realistic simulators help develop the skills necessary for effective emergency response in actual aircraft fire situations.
Understand the Science
The fire department at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley will perform training on the Moffett Federal Airfield beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 11. The training will involve the use of a propane-fueled aircraft fire simulator and be conducted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PDT.
Because the aircraft simulator is fueled by propane, very little smoke should be produced during the controlled training fires. However, flames may be visible to drivers on U.S. Highway 101. The training is intended to prepare Ames’ first responders to respond to a variety of realistic aircraft firefighting scenarios.
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Jeanne Neal
Ames Research Center, Silicon Valley
650-604-4789
Jeanne.c.neal@nasa.gov
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Source: NASA Ames Fire Department Aircraft Firefighting Training