Bengaluru airport becomes 1st facility in South Asia to commission Rosenbauer firefighting equipment

The simulator has a cockpit that matches every detail of the Rosenbauer fire truck, providing a realistic experience in the operation of crash fire tenders

The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) here has become the first airport in South Asia to commission a Rosenbauer Tactical Simulator which allows firefighters to train in a realistic environment and be battle-ready for extreme aircraft fire emergencies.

The simulator will also help the firefighters master the tactical use of Rosenbauer Panther trucks as well as operate High Reach Extendable Turrets (HRET). The state-of-the-art facility will be open for firefighters from other airports (in India and abroad), State Fire Departments and Defence Forces, according to the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).

The simulator provides Incident Commanders, Crew Commanders and Lead Firefighters an opportunity to gain experience in the tactical use of CFTs through turret control and application of firefighting agents, command and control, vehicle operation and basic driving and positioning skills.

A BIAL spokesperson explained that the simulator has a cockpit that matches every detail of the Rosenbauer fire truck, providing a realistic experience in the operation of CFTs, including all operating controls, from the steering wheel to turret control, projected through multiple 55” HD screens.

Firefighters, the spokesperson said, can be prepared for all kinds of aircraft-related emergencies as multiple scenarios can be customised. “Simulator training increases professional competency of firefighters as the scenarios are realistic and sessions can be replayed for effective evaluation.”

To ensure the safety and security of all stakeholders, including passengers and airlines, BIAL has added four advanced Rosenbauer CFTs to its fleet. Two Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 trucks and two Rosenbauer Panther 8x8 trucks, including two with HRETs were commissioned recently, taking the overall number of CFTs in its fleet to eight.

BIAL said KIA is the only airport in India to commission these hi-tech trucks with HRETs.

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