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Old 3rd Jun 2021, 01:09
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NaFenn
 
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Originally Posted by Duck Pilot
Clearly demonstrates that ARFF services are required at all GAAP airports!
Realistically having a fire brigade to respond to less than 5 incidents a year is pointless when there is a career fire station within 10 minutes of every metro class D airport. The cost involved alone, and the increase in airport fees to cover such a rarely used service would well and truley outweight the 10 minutes saved.
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