AFTTP3-32.41 — Contingency Firefighting Operations

AFTTP3-32.41 governs contingency firefighting operations, including tent city layouts, fire inspections, special hazard areas, fire reporting, and munitions storage.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-32.41
  • Title: CONTINGENCY FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2025-03-21

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It provides Air Force Civil Engineer Fire and Emergency Services personnel with preparation information for contingency and expeditionary firefighting. Its checklists address facility spacing, inspection conditions, fire protection equipment, storage practices, and fire reporting arrangements.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian and military members of the Air and Space Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Command F&ES units.

Topics covered

  • Tent city layouts
  • Tent city fire inspections
  • Special hazard areas
  • Fire reporting
  • Munitions storage areas
  • Fire prevention practices

Questions and answers

What lighting limit applies inside tents?

Ensure max 60-watt light bulbs in tent lighting to prevent pyrolysis of tent material and possible fire. (paragraph 3)

How far from tents should burner refueling take place in field kitchens?

Burner refueling located 50 ft. from tents/facilities and lighting/generator equipment; fire extinguisher is readily available. (paragraph 4)

How should fuel bladders be protected from spills and leaks?

Fuel bladders earth bermed to contain any spillage/leak; earthen berms capable of containing 125% of tank capacity. (paragraph 4)

What is required for open munitions storage without barricades?

Open storage without any type of barricades, munitions storage should be temporary only. (paragraph 2)

How close may vehicles be parked to a munitions storage facility?

Vehicles, other than those loading or unloading, not parked closer than 25 ft to any storage facility. (paragraph 3)

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