Proud to Serve
CRTC-GULFPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Combat Readiness Training Center/Battlefield Airman Center (CRTC/BAC) Fire & Emergency Services is a modern, professional, all-hazards response organization. CRTC/BAC FES provides a variety of emergency and non-emergency services, including fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials, rescue, fire prevention services, and public education. CRTC/B
AC FES operates under a Master Cooperative Agreement through the Air National Guard and Mississippi Military Department. We provide primary ARFF Services to the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and the on-property military entities. We also maintain reciprocal mutual aid agreements with agencies within our response areas. The men and women of CRTC/BAC FES are highly-trained professionals and are proud to serve the citizens of this great state. Our mission is to provide professional quality service with dedication and pride. All personnel is minimally certified:
Firefighter I & II Airport Rescue Firefighter (ARFF)
Pumper, ARFF, and Mobile Water Supply Driver Operator
National Registered EMR/EMT/Paramedic
Hazardous Material Technician
Telecommunicator I & II
Our department is located in the Combat Readiness Training Center/ Battlefield Airman Center. 277 acres adjacent to the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport in Gulfport, Mississippi. The CRTC-BAC mission is to provide Battlefield Airmen a unique cross-domain training venue that enables global combat effectiveness. Battlefield Airmen career fields include Pararescue Airmen, Combat Rescue Officers, Special Tactics Officers, Combat Controller, Tactical Air Control Party, and Special Operations Weather Team Airmen to name a few. The CRTC-BAC works to ensure that Battlefield Airmen stay trained and ready to support both global contingency operations and stateside domestic responses.
