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Celebrating our people and their service

Airservices Australia has announced the winners of our annual Fire Fighter and ARFFie of the Year awards.

Airservices fire fighter honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

An Airservices fire fighter with 45 years of distinguished service has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in this…

Airservices assists with bushfire response

Airservices Australia’s Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) is continuing to assist with the bushfire emergency impacting on several states.

Airservices Perth fire fighters called into action

Airservices Australia's Perth Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters were called into action yesterday to fight a large fire in a recycling…

Airservices reiterates commitment to rural and regional Australia

Executive General Manager of Air Navigation Services, Peter Curran, has today outlined Airservices’ commitment to delivering the benefits of its…

Airservices strong performance supports industry growth, transformation

Airservices Australia has published its 2018-19 Annual Report, which demonstrates the organisation’s performance in continuing to deliver safe and efficient…

Australia first ‘Emergency Stairs’ to aid aviation fire fighters

In an Australian first, Airservices Australia has launched a new rescue vehicle at Melbourne Airport which can rapidly deliver stairs…

Our fire fighters at Coffs Harbour Airport

The work of Airservices' fire fighters in Coffs Harbour to keep the airport and its passengers safe has been showcased…

24 Aviation Rescue Fire Fighters graduate

Airservices Australia’s Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) has welcomed 24 highly-trained recruits to its service of more than 800…

Airservices Australia cuts aviation charges

Airservices Australia will reduce aviation charges for the first time from July 1 as the organisation seeks to minimise operational…

Airservices marks National Reconciliation Week with Anita Heiss

Airservices Australia Brisbane staff were honoured to host well-known Indigenous author, academic and speaker Dr Anita Heiss as part of…

Aviation fire fighter of the year honoured in Melbourne

Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) Melbourne Substation Officer Carl Costin was today honoured as fire fighter of the year…

Celebrating 45 years of service

Marking 45 years of service, many past and present members of Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) Sydney came together…

Request for Information on Capabilities, Supply and Support of Ultra Large Fire Vehicles

On 1 May 2019, Airservices released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking information on the provision of ultra large fire…

Airservices raises over $100,000 for Good Friday Appeal

Airservices Australia is thrilled to be donating over $100 000 to the Good Friday Appeal due to the hard work…

Mackay Aviation Rescue Fire Fighter is Airservices Australia’s ninth Australian Fire Service Medal recipient

One of our longest serving Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) staff member recently celebrated his 49th working anniversary with…

Year 12 students immerse in STEM introduction to aviation

Airservices Australia were pleased to be one of the host workplaces during the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2019 which…

More than just your average fire crew

Airservices Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) Melbourne crew were recently called upon to assist with the control of a…

Airservices Australia takes part in Sydney Airport exercise to test flight disaster response

Airservices Australia will be participating in a full emergency management exercise "SYDEX18" at Sydney Airport today (23 August 2018) at…

Updated FAQ on the historical use of PFAS containing foams at Australian airports

Airservices statement to media (July 2018) regarding the historical use of PFAS containing foams at Australian airports.

Calling all budding fire fighters!

Airservices Australia has this week opened its latest round of recruitment for fit and capable residents from across Australia to…

Statement in response to allegations at Darwin Airport

Airservices has not received any complaint from Mr Shedden regarding his recent allegations about Airservices environmental management practices at Darwin…

Airservices statement on regional aviation fire services

Airservices Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) operates at 26 of the busiest airports across Australia providing a vital layer…

Gold Coast spear bore sampling results

Airservices Australia recently completed a targeted PFAS investigation at the eastern side of Gold Coast Airport, including sampling spear bores…