Guidance · AIMAIM effective July 9, 2026
AIM 6-5-2 Radio Call Signs
Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures · Section 5. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications
A reference copy of the official AIM text for study. It is not legal advice or an FAA interpretation; always confirm against the current official source.
Preferred radio call sign for the ARFF IC is “(location/facility) Command ” when communicating with the flight crew and the FAA ATCT.
EXAMPLE-
LAX Command.
Washington Command.
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