Wira Di Lapangan

Aircraft take-off and landing are the most critical periods in any flight. Misfortune can strike unexpectedly. An aircraft loaded with fuel is like a time bomb waiting for the moment to trigger disaster. Fortunately, there are those who are prepared to rescue at any time. Their presence at every airport seems unnoticed…yet their role is extremely significant. They are the Airport Fire and Rescue Service (AFRS) unsung heroes. Magazine 3 examines the duties of AFRS members and officers at KLIA, fire training exercises conducted by the AFRS team at Penang International Airport, the first day of AFRS trainees at Malaysia Airports Training Centre, and the challenges faced by firefighting officers on duty at Marudi Airfield, Sarawak. The latest AFRS equipment - Rosenbauer Panther CA5 is the primary vehicle used since 2012. Malaysia Airports owns more than 20 of these advanced vehicles used in emergency situations at several airports in Malaysia.