ARFF – FAA INDEX B
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Vehicles
Operational Profile
FAA Index B ARFF vehicles support airports serving larger regional and narrow-body commercial aircraft, requiring increased agent capacity and sustained firefighting capability. Index B platforms balance speed, agent volume, and multi-agent delivery while maintaining rapid response time thresholds. Emergency Response Depot provides FAA Index B ARFF vehicles and compliance support for regional commercial airports throughout Pennsylvania and the Northeast.
Apparatus Configuration
Chassis & Drivetrain
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Mid-size ARFF chassis platform
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4×4 drivetrain standard or optional
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Enhanced suspension for off-pavement operations
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Optimized weight distribution for agent loads
Crew Configuration
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Two-person crew cab standard
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Dual control positions for turret operation
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Climate-controlled cab with SCBA seating options
Firefighting Systems
Water, Foam & Agent Systems
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Minimum water tank capacity of 1,500 gallons total.
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Foam concentrate per FAA Part 139
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Multi-agent capability:
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Water
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Foam
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Optional dry chemical or clean agent systems
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Pump & Turret Systems
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High-capacity centrifugal pump
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Roof-mounted high-flow turret
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Bumper turret for rapid frontal attack
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Adjustable stream patterns (straight, fog, sweep)
Performance & Response
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Engineered to meet FAA Index B response times
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Rapid agent delivery within first critical minutes
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Designed for both rescue and fire suppression operations
Compliance & Standards
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FAA Part 139 Index B compliant configurations
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NFPA-aligned electrical, lighting, and safety systems
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Designed for airport certification documentation
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Designed to meet required response time performance standards
Typical Use Cases
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Regional commercial airports
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Airports serving regional jets and narrow-body aircraft
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Airports expanding commercial service
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Replacement of aging ARFF units
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Preparing for future Index C upgrade
Who Requires FAA Index B?
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Index B is required for airports that:
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Serve aircraft 90-126 feet in length
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Support regional airline or narrow-body jet service
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Require increased water and foam capacity
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Maintain scheduled commercial operations under FAA Part 139
Designed for airports supporting:
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CRJ, ERJ, A220
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Boeing 737 / Airbus A319/A320 class aircraft
ERD works directly with airport leadership, aviation consultants and funding agencies to ensure your ARFF program meets FAA requirements, support certification and protects long-term operational readiness.
Cost-Effective Compliance for Growing Airports
Index B ARFF platforms provide the capacity required for commercial service while balancing acquisition cost, staffing requirements and long-term operating efficiency.
Turnkey ARFF Program Support from ERD
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FAA Index evaluation and compliance guidance
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Specification development with airport consultants
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AIP and grant documentation support
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Delivery, commissioning and training
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Preventative maintenance and lifecycle service