Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Fire Department

Area Served

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is an independent airport authority, created with the consent of the United States Congress to oversee management, operations, and capital development of the two major airports serving the US national capital: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport. The authority leases the airports from the United States Department of Transportation. The US government originally built the airports and continues to own the underlying airport property except for property acquired by MWAA subsequent to the lease. The authority's headquarters is located less than 1 mile from Reagan National Airport in the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington County, Virginia. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, also known as National Airport, Washington National, Reagan National Airport, DCA, Reagan, or simply National, is located in Arlington, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. It is the smaller of the two airports. The larger airport is Washington Dulles International Airport, typically referred to as Dulles International Airport, Dulles Airport, Washington Dulles or simply Dulles, located in Loudoun County and Fairfax County, also in Virginia, 26 miles west of Downtown Washington, DC.

Mutual Aid

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority provides mutual-aid services to surrounding agencies including, among others, the Arlington County Fire Department, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Department, Alexandria Fire Department (Virginia), and the District of Columbia Fire & Emergency Medical Services, under a Memorandum of Understanding signed by fourteen jurisdictions in Northern Virginia. As an example, firefighters from National Airport were among the first responders to the Pentagon following the crash of American Airlines Flight 77 on September 11, 2001.

Department Profile

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Fire Rescue provides aircraft rescue and firefighting, structural firefighting, emergency medical services (basic and advanced life support), river rescue (at Ronald Reagan National Airport), technical rescue, hazardous materials emergency response, fire prevention and inspection for both Reagan and Dulles Airports. The department is comprised of 163 personnel, consisting of 16 chief officers, 27 fire officers, 21 master firefighters, 90 firefighters and 9 civilian staff.

History

The Airports Authority Fire & Rescue Department was formed from the Federal Aviation Administration's Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Branch when the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority was established in 1987 to operate Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports.

Fire Stations

Station	Address	In Service	Notes
South Boathouse	Hunter Point	?-2019	Replaced by new boathouse near end of Runway 33.

Apparatus Roster

All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.

Headquarters - 45045 Aviation Drive, Sterling

• Chief 300 - 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit - Unmarked
• Chief 301 - 2021 Dodge Durango SSV
• Chief 302 - 2020 Dodge Durango SSV
• Systems 318 - 2012 Ford Explorer SUV
• Chief 320 - 2021 Dodge Durango SSV
• Logistics 320 - 2018 Ford Transit 350
• Command Aide 321 - 2015 Ford F-350
• Car 339 (Spare) - 2015 Ford F-350
• Fire Marshal 350 - 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV
• Battalion Chief 350 - 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (Code Enforcement) (Ex-Chief 320)
• Fire Code Enforcement Division - 2017 Ford F-250
• FCED Staff Car - 2016 Ford Explorer
• Logistics - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
• Staff Car - 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV
• Staff Car 2012 Chevrolet Suburban / Fast Lane upfit (Ex-EMS Supervisor 303)

Station 301 - 101 Air Cargo Road, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Dedicated November 5, 2008

• Mobile Command Post 300 - 2013 Freightliner M2 112 6x4 / Frontline walk-in
• Communications Support 300 - 1998 HaulMark 16' enclosed TA trailer
• Engine 301 - 2009 Pierce Arrow XT (1500/723/40F) (SN#21393-01)
• HazMat 301 - 2022 E-One Cyclone ELFD 24" Vista 23' walk-around (SN#145037)
• Medic 301 (3436) - 2019 Ford F-550 4x4 / 2020 Horton 623-1 Type I (SN#19595)
• EMS 301 (EMS Supervisor) - 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4 / Fast Lane upfit (Ex-EMS 373)
• Medical Care Support Unit 301 - 2021 Kenworth T370 / 2007 Hackney 38' tractor-drawn walk-around (Ex-MCU 329)
• Battalion Chief 301 - 2018 Ford F-250 4x4
• Utility 301 -
• Engine 301B - 2012 Pierce Arrow XT 6710 (1500/670/40F) (SN#25126)
• Medic 301B - 2015 International TerraStar / Road Rescue Type 1
• Utility Terrain Vehicle 305 - 2012 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 ATV / UWS
• Foam 310 - 2019 Rosenbauer Panther 3000 6x6 crash tender (2250/3170/420B/500 lbs. DC) (SN#104493)
• Foam 311 - 2019 Rosenbauer Panther 3000 6x6 crash tender (2250/3170/420B/500 lbs. DC) (SN#104494)
• Foam 312 - 2019 Rosenbauer Panther 3000 6x6 crash tender (2250/3170/420B/500 lbs. DC) (SN#104492)
• Safety 321 (Safety & Training Captain) (333) - Ford Expedition 4x4
• Safety 322 - 2012 Ford F-350
• HazMat Support Trailer 351 - 1998 HaulMark 16' enclosed TA trailer

North Boathouse Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Dedicated July 2013

• Boat 382 - 2020 SAFE Boat 23' rescue boat
• Boat 396 - 2002 Princecraft 14’ rescue boat

South Boathouse Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Built 2019

• Boat 375 - 1996 Boston Whaler 21' rescue boat
• Boat 376 - 2007 SAFE Boat 27' rescue boat
• Boat 378 - 2001 Boston Whaler 21' rescue boat

Station 302 - 44715 Vortac Road, Dulles International Airport

Dedicated May 23, 2002

• Foam 301 - 2011 Oshkosh Striker 3000 6x6 crash tender (1950/3000/420F/900 lbs. DC) (SN#723311)
• Tower 302 - 2010 Pierce Arrow XT Notched 6710 6x4 (1500/400/100' rear-mount platform) (SN#22536)
• Twin Agent 302 - 2014 Ford F-550 / Reading / 2013 Unruh TM5100 (100AFFF/500 lbs. DC)
• Medic 302 - 2014 International TerraStar / 2015 Road Rescue Type I (SN#9R5044)
• EMS 302 (EMS Supervisor) - 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4 / Fast Lane upfit
• Medical Care Support Unit 302 - 2006 Kenworth T300 / 2007 Hackney 38' tractor-drawn walk-around (Ex-MCU 362)
• Special Operations 302 (Hazmat/Tech. Rescue) - 2006 Kenworth T300 / 2007 Hackney 38' tractor-drawn walk-around (Ex-Special Ops 332)
• Decon Trailer 302 - 2010 Diamond Cargo 18' enclosed TA trailer
• Water Supply Support 302 - 2012 BriMar 20' trailer
• Foam Support 302 - 2011 Williams Ranger 3 Plus nozzle trailer
• Utility 302 - 2008 Ford F-250 4x4
• Utility Terrain Vehicle 302 (3410) - 2012 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 ATV / UWS
• Battalion Chief 302 - 2018 Ford F-250 4x4
• Twin Agent 302B - 2008 Ford F-350 DRW / CRES (100AFFF/500 lbs. DC) (Ex-Twin Agent 302)
• Medic 302B - 2012 International TerraStar / Horton 623 Type I
• Foam 304 - 2015 Oshkosh Global Striker 3000 6x6 crash tender (2000/3000/420F/500 lbs. DC)
• Gator 306 - 2011 John Deere Gator XUV 825i 4x4 ATV (Ex-MWAA Police)
• Chief 320 - 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
• Foam 336 - 2014 Oshkosh Global Striker 3000 6x6 crash tender (1950/3000/420F/1000 lbs. DC) (SN#771855)
• Foam Support 344 - 1996 Stanley / UPF FT1000 trailer (1000F)
• Foam 345 - 2013 Oshkosh Global Striker 3000 6x6 crash tender (1950/3000/420F/1000 lbs. DC) (SN#763103)
• Logistics Chief - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4

Station 303 - 23554 Autopilot Drive, Dulles International Airport (North Side / Structural)

Dedicated 1995

• Engine 303 - 2016 Pierce Arrow XT 6710 (1500/630/40F) (SN#28982) (Ex-Engine 303B)
• Medic 303 (3426) - 2019 Ford F-550 4x4 / 2020 Horton 623F Type I (SN#19153)
• Engine 303B - 2009 Pierce Arrow XT 6710 (1500/723/40F) (SN#21393-02) (Ex-Engine 303)
• (Reserve) - 2012 International TerraStar / 2013 Horton 623 Type I ambulance (Ex-Medic 303)

Station 304 - 44265 Weather Service Road, Dulles International Airport (North Side / ARFF)

Dedicated November 5, 2008

• Foam 302 - 2008 Oshkosh Striker 3000 6x6 crash tender (1950/3000/420F/460 lbs. DC / 460 lbs. Halotron / 50’ Snozzle-HRET)
• Foam 304 - 2015 Oshkosh Global Striker 3000 6x6 crash tender (1950/3000/420F/1000 lbs. DC)
• Battalion Chief 306 (Safety & Training Chief) - 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4
• Safety 322 (Safety/Training Captain) (322) - 2012 Ford F-250 4x4
• EMS Assist 334 - Ford F-550 RIV
• Foam 352 - 2008 Oshkosh Striker 3000 6x6 crash tender (1950/3000/420F/1000 lbs. DC) (SN#2602)
• EMS 380 - 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Station / Assignment Unknown

• EMS 303 - 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV
• Chief 307 - 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
• EMS 381 - 2024 Ford Expedition
• (3439) - 2024 Ford F-550 4x4 / Horton 623F Type I ambulance (SN#20726)
• 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (Ex-EMS 303)

Pending Deployment

• 2025 Pierce Enforcer 7000 (1500/750) (SN#39782)
• 2025 Pierce Enforcer 7000 (1500/750) (SN#40858)

On Order

• Sutphen Monarch SPH100 (?/?/100' mid-mount platform)
• 2x Ford F-550 4x4 / Horton Type I ambulances

Retired Apparatus

• 2012 International TerraStar / 2013 Type I Horton ambulance
• 2007 International 4300 / Horton 623 Type I ambulance (Ex-Medic 302, ex-Medic 350)
• 2006 Kenworth T370 tractor (Written off after catching fire, trailer recoupled to 2021 Kenworth tractor)
• 2006 Ford E-350 4x4 / Quigley / Odyssey (Ex-Battalion Chief 302)
• 2006 Ford E-350 4x4 / Quigley / Odyssey (Ex-Battalion Chief 301)
• 2006 Ford Explorer (Ex-Battalion Chief 306)
• 2006 International 4300 / Horton 623 Type I ambulance (Ex-Medic 301, ex-Medic 301B)
• 2006 International 4300 / Horton 623 Type I ambulance (Ex-Medic 303, ex-Medic 364)
• 2004 Pierce Dash pumper (1500/582/40F) (SN#15288) (Ex-Engine 380, ex-Engine 302, ex-Engine 303B) (Sold to Arconic Technology Center Emergency Response Team)
• 2003 International 4300 / 2004 P&L Custom Type I ambulance (Ex-Medic 370, ex-Medic 302B)
• 2003 Kenworth T300 / Hackney walk-around rescue (Ex-HazMat 349, ex-HazMat 301)
• 2001 Ford F-550 / Pierce Type 6 wildland (275/300) (SN#12418) (Ex-Engine 334, ex-EMS 302)
• 2001 Ford F-550 / Pierce Type 6 wildland (275/300) (SN#11832) (Ex-Engine 373, ex-EMS 301)
• 2001 Oshkosh Ti-3000 6x6 crash tender (2000/3120/420F/450 lbs. DC) (SN#73224) (Ex-Foam 326) (Sold to Harrisburg International Airport Fire Department)
• 2001 Oshkosh Ti-3000 6x6 crash tender (2000/3120/420F/450 lbs. DC) (SN#73223) (Ex-Foam 358)
• 2001 Pierce Quantum pumper (1500/500/40F) (SN#11931) (Ex-Rescue Engine 324, ex-Engine 301B) (Sold to Fairview Volunteer Fire Department (Bridgeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania)
• 2000 Freightliner FL 60 / Medic Master Type I ambulance (Ex-Medic) (Sold to Stephens City Fire Department)
• 1999 Pierce Quantum pumper (1500/500/40F) (SN#ED055)
• 1998 Oshkosh T-3000 6x6 crash tender (2000/3120/420F/450 lbs. DC) (SN#64501) (Ex-Foam 337)
• 1998 Freightliner FL 60 / Medic Master Type I ambulance (Sold to Stephens City Fire Department as TRS 11)
• 1997 Oshkosh T-3000 6x6 crash tender (2000/3120/420F/450 lbs. DC) (Ex-Foam 331) (Responded to the Pentagon on 9/11, sold back to Oshkosh Corporation, then donated to the National Air and Space Museum)
• 1997 Chevrolet / LDV step van walk-in (Ex-Dive Unit 347, ex-Tunnel Rescue 354)
• 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 (Ex-Utility 366)
• 1996 Ford E-350 Club Wagon 4x4 / Quigley (Ex-Battalion 301)
• 1996 Oshkosh T-3000 6x6 crash tender (2000/3120/420F/450 lbs. DC) (Ex-Foam 336)
• 1995 Oshkosh T-3000 6x6 crash tender (2000/3120/420F/450 lbs. DC) (SN#51405) (Ex-Foam 306, ex-Foam 345) (Sold on June 3, 2020)
• 1995 Chevrolet / LDV walk-in MCV (Ex-Command 346)
• 1995 Air Gator 822AGI 22’ Airboat on Alumitech 835 4-wheel trailer (SN#4WAAUER18W1000594) (Ex-Airboat 382) (Sold on April 19, 2019)
• 1994 Oshkosh T-3000 6x6 crash tender (2000/3120/420F/450 lbs. DC) (Ex-Red 328, ex-Foam 328)
• 1994 Freightliner FL 60 / Medic Master Type I ambulance (Ex-Medic 64, ex-Medic 325)
• 1992 Ford / Grumman Kurbmaster step van (Ex-Hazmat 64, ex-Hazmat 332)
• 1991 Pierce Arrow aerial (1500/400/75' rear-mount) (SN#E6823) (Ex-Truck 335)
• 1990 Pierce Arrow pumper (1500/750) (SN#E5701) (Ex-Rescue Engine 327) (Written off in 2008 after being destroyed during a pump test)
• 1989 Oshkosh T-3000 6x6 crash tender (1800/3170/410F/500 lbs. DC) (Ex-Red 356)
• 1987 Pierce Arrow aerial (1500/300/105' rear-mount platform) (SN#E3323) (Ex-Truck 64) (Sold to Stephens City Fire Department)
• 1986 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe 30 / Boyertown / 1974 Ansul / 1993 American Fire (250/100/450 lbs. DC) (Ex-Red 373) (Sold to US Park Police)
• 1985 E-One Titan 4x4 crash tender (1250/1500/200) (Ex-Red 326)
• 1984 Pierce Arrow pumper (1500/500) (SN#E2212) (Ex-Engine 64)
• 1984 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe 30 / Saulsbury (180AFFF) (Ex-Red 334)
• 1981 Oshkosh T6 4x4 crash tender (1200/1585/205/700 lbs. DC) (Ex-Red 337)
• 1980 Oshkosh P-15 8x8 crash tender (2x1250/6100/515F) (Ex-Red 336)
• 1978 Ford L-900 / 1987 Hackney / 1993 FD-Built walk-around (Ex-SERV 329)
• 1977 GMC / Betten / 2001 Hackney walk-around (Ex-SERV 362)
• 1973 Walter CB-3000 4x4 crash tender (2x1000/3000/500F) (Ex-Red)
• 197? White-GMC / Car-Mar pumper (Ex-Rescue 335)
• 197? Chevrolet / Swab Type I ambulance
• 1962 American LaFrance (1250/?) (Ex-Engine 216)

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