The City of Redding operates a municipal airport which is certified for commercial aircraft under CFR Part 139. The Redding Fire Department is charged with providing emergency response under the CFR Part 139 requirements. Fire Station 7 is located on the airport. Initial response for an aircraft emergency is carried out with Air Rescue 7 and 72, both units are capable of discharging both Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and dry chemical extinguishing agents.
