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Public Safety   More Information Fire Rescue Equipment metrofire.org Public Safety Forms     Under the umbrella of public safety comes the fire and police services for Logan International Airport, as well as all Massport locations. Massport Fire Rescue Department Massport Fire Rescue Department consists of two emergency response stations: the Fire Rescue Headquarters and the Satellite Station. These two stations enable Fire Rescue personnel to respond to any emergency situation well below the allowed response time. Fire Rescue's responsibilities include Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Structural Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, off shore situations and emergencies in and around Boston Harbor, and Fire Prevention and Inspections. Massport Fire Rescue is also part of the Metro Fire District and responds to communities that surround the Airport on a Mutual Aid System. The Emergency Medical Services provided by Massport Fire Rescue also includes semi-automatic defibrillators. This technology has allowed our Fire Rescue Department to maintain the highest level of survivability for heart attack victims than any other airport. Fire Rescue also boasts a state-of-the-art Fire Training Facility where training is conducted for not only Massport Fire Rescue personnel, but also for Fire Departments from all over the United States. Fire Rescue also presents an ongoing training program to all airport employees. Training in CPR and First Aid is held periodically as a service to the airport community. Fire Rescue's community outreach program includes presentations on fire safety to school children in the surrounding areas. The set up of the department includes the following divisions: Command Division - Office of Chief and Deputy Chief Planning and Technical Services -Oversees all fire facilities, apparatus, equipment, and generation of Standard Operating Procedures Fire Marshal's Office - Oversees all construction on Massport property as it relates to fire code enforcement and life safety issues Special Operations - Oversees the department's health and safety program and Emergency Management requirements, Maritime Division, Hazmat Program Training and Career Development - Responsible for all training requirements including Federal Aviation Administration training requirements, Emergency Medical Service, and Hazardous Materials training Marine Division - Responds to all waterfront and water-related emergencies. The division includes the 80' Howard W. Fitzpatrick fireboat. Operations Division - Responses to all emergency calls at Boston-Logan International Airport and provides mutual aid to any surrounding community. Massachusetts State Police The policing and security of all Massport properties is provided by the Massachusetts State Police, Troop F. These properties include Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field, Massport waterfront, and the Tobin Bridge. The Troop Headquarters is located on the airport and consists of specially-trained officers responsible for complying with Federal Aviation Administration airport security rules and regulations. Traffic enforcement is a major responsibility of the State Police at Logan, as well. The Troop also consists of a Detective Unit, Dive Team, Special Tactical Operations Team, Community Policing, and K-9 team. The Troop's K-9 team continues to be the recipient of numerous awards for excellence and is rated one of the best in the world. The Massachusetts State Police, Troop F is also one of only two United States police agencies certified by the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police.

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