Which organization develops and adopts international standards for ARFF in civil aviation?

Which organization develops and adopts international standards for ARFF in civil aviation?

• A. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
• B. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• C. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
• D. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

Answer: (A)

International standards for ARFF in civil aviation are developed by ICAO, the UN specialized agency responsible for global aviation safety and efficiency. ICAO creates standards and recommended practices that member states adopt into their national regulations, ensuring ARFF capabilities—such as equipment, training, and procedures—are consistent around the world. National or regional bodies like the FAA (U.S.), EASA (Europe), and NTSB (accident investigation) implement or enforce those standards within their jurisdictions, but they do not originate international ARFF standards.

International standards for ARFF in civil aviation are developed by ICAO, the UN specialized agency responsible for global aviation safety and efficiency. ICAO creates standards and recommended practices that member states adopt into their national regulations, ensuring ARFF capabilities—such as equipment, training, and procedures—are consistent around the world. National or regional bodies like the FAA (U.S.), EASA (Europe), and NTSB (accident investigation) implement or enforce those standards within their jurisdictions, but they do not originate international ARFF standards.