armor cares
armor CARES: Critical Aircraft Rescue & Extrication Strategies
The ARMOR CARES program is a specialized training course designed to prepare local fire departments for the unique challenges associated with airshow operations. Developed and taught by certified career firefighters who also hold nationally recognized instructor credentials, this course provides high-value instruction that qualifies toward annual training hour requirements.
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ARMOR CARES equips firefighters with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively to aircraft emergencies during airshow weekend. By delivering all classroom-based instruction in advance, the program eliminates the need for daily briefings during the event itself. This approach maximizes valuable on-site time, allowing firefighters to focus on hands-on familiarization with aircraft, systems, and potential emergency scenarios.
Led by the most experienced airshow-specific fire instructor in the industry, ARMOR CARES offers unmatched expertise. No other training provider has delivered more comprehensive preparation for local fire departments on airshow expectations, rapid response requirements, and coordinated emergency operations.
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The result is a safer, more efficient, and better-prepared emergency response team—ensuring that performers, crews, and spectators alike benefit from the highest standard of airshow safety.
