The Winnipeg Airports Authority Fire Department is mandated to provide fire protection services in the event of an aircraft incident or accident at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Although that remains the main focus, the fire department also provides first responder medical services to airport users as well as the airport community, hazardous material response, initial response to structural buildings, fire prevention and inspection programs and offers fire and safety training programs.
Winnipeg Airports Authority maintains a staff of 16 professional firefighters and operates 24 hours a day year round and trained to the standards of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and the National Fire Protection Association. Staff are members of the South Interlake Mutual Aid District and work closely with The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service and 17 Wing Winnipeg Fire Department.
Fire Prevention Week
October 4 - 10, 2009
Winnipeg Airports Authority Firefighters are holding a contest for a chance to be Airport Fire Captain for the Day!
The Airport Fire Captain for the Day prize includes a day at the Airport Fire Hall with fire safety instruction and education, pizza lunch, overview of airport firefighting and a gift basket with fire safety equipment.
Two ways to enter: Fire Prevention Colouring Contest or "Why do you want to be Airport Fire Captain for the Day?" Essay Contest (details below)
Please send your submissions including your name, age and telephone number, by October 17, to:
Airport Fire Captain for the Day
c/o Winnipeg Airports Authority
249 - 2000 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3H 1C2
"Why do you want to be Airport Fire Captain for the Day?" Essay Contest
Answer the question "Why do you want to be Airport Fire Captain for the Day?" in 300 - 500 words. Include you name, age and telephone number and send to the address above by October 17, 2009.
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. is a proud participant in Fire Prevention Week, October 4 -10, 2009.