NTSB Issues Recitation A-14-050 to FAA Regarding ARFF Training Enforcement

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Recitation A-14-050, identified by reference number DCA13MA120, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This formal recitation urges the FAA to issue a CertAlert to all Part 139 airports. The directive aims to distribute information contained within the FAA’s legal interpretation of 14 Code of Federal Regulations 139.319. The regulation mandates that all personnel assigned to aircraft rescue and firefighting duties must meet specific initial and recurrent training requirements, including live-fire drills. The NSB also seeks clarification on how the FAA will enforce this regulation to ensure compliance across the industry.