Piedmont Triad Airport Authority
Fire Department
Responsibility & Readiness
Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) Fire Department is the leading aviation firefighting agency in the Piedmont. The Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The primary responsibility of the airport’s firefighters is the safety of aircraft operation and the flying public at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, in addition, our firefighters perform a range of other duties including emergency medical services and traditional firefighting tasks similar to those in a standard structural fire department. All PTAA Fire Department personnel are certified in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) and are also licensed as North Carolina EMT-Basic or above. Our firefighters are also trained as Part 139 inspectors and regularly perform inspections to help with safe operation of aircraft as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Upcoming Training
GFD Quarterly Training Dates:
March 26, 27, 28
June 25, 26, 27
September 24, 25, 26
December 17, 18 ,19
Careers
The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority hires individuals for police, fire, landscaping, maintenance, parking and administrative positions. Click the button below for more information.
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Mission Statement
The PTAA Fire Department is committed to providing the highest quality of safety to the public, tenants, and the Airport Authority through rapid response to fires, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, and all aircraft-related emergencies to save lives and property. We will accomplish this mission by promoting safety and maintaining a well-equipped, highly trained, and motivated force of professional firefighters, while also promoting fire prevention and public safety education programs.