Article provided by Andrew Pierini, Tulsa International Airport
TULSA, OK – May 11, 2021 – Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is pleased to welcome Pro-Tec Fire Services as the airport’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) provider as of March 1, 2021. The airport signed a five year contract in November 2020 with Pro-Tec for ARFF services, with three options to extend an additional five years, for a total of twenty years. The contract with Pro-Tec is expected to save the airport roughly $1 million annually, without reducing the level of safety and reliability to the airport and its passengers.
Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust (TAIT) began reviewing all operating expenditures in late March of 2020 as the pandemic’s impact on airport revenues was materializing. The airport’s leadership team evaluated every expense, looking for savings in order to conserve airport resources. At that time, ARFF services were the single largest expense at Tulsa International Airport, comprising 18% of the airport’s budget for services. Pro-Tec was selected from a competitive proposal process by the TAIT Board in November 2020 and immediately began developing their onboarding plan. “We have been extremely impressed with Pro-Tec’s expertise and operating philosophy since they began providing ARFF services here at Tulsa International,” said Alexis Higgins, CEO of Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust. “Pro-Tec’s entire team has demonstrated their commitment to serving our airfield tenants and customers with the level of service, safety, and quality that is expected in our industry.”
Pro-Tec Fire Services is a Wisconsin-based private contractor that is the largest provider of contracted Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting services in the United States. The company provides ARFF services to over twenty airports in the United States and Canada, including Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, OK, and Ardmore Airpark in Ardmore, OK. Pro-Tec has been in operation since 1974 and was the first of its kind to offer contracted Aircraft Rescue Firefighting services.
“Pro-Tec Fire Services is delighted and honored to have been selected by the Tulsa International Airport to become their ARFF Services provider,” the company said in a statement. “We pride ourselves on offering a competitive, responsive and professional service package. This coupled with a culture founded upon safety and lasting relationships was recognized by the Airport. We thank the Airport for their selection and look forward to providing them value for the long term.”
Pro-Tec offers a UnitedHealthcare benefit which includes access to a large network of doctors and hospitals nationwide, covering a wide range of medical services like preventive care, physician visits, lab tests, emergency care, prescription drugs, mental health services, and more. UHC also offers convenient features like virtual visits and wellness programs.
Pro-Tec supports a work-life balance, encouraging employees to maintain a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. We offer vacation and sick time benefits to provide employees with paid time off to rest, recharge, and take care of personal health needs. These benefits contribute to a healthier and more engaged workforce, offering flexibility and peace of mind for personal and health-related circumstances.
Pro-Tec offers a Flexible Spending Account that allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, dental, vision and dependent care.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered to all employees and their legal dependents. It is a confidential short term counseling program that is provided at no cost and is available 24/7, 365 days per year. The purpose of an EAP is to assist you with personal, family, or work-related problems that impact your wellbeing.
Pro-Tec provides vision insurance through Delta Vision that covers eye exams, contact lenses, glasses, and discounts on services like laser vision correction.
A retirement savings plan is a financial account that allows individuals to save a portion of their income on a tax-advantaged basis to build funds for use during their retirement years through employer-sponsored plans like a 401(k), where contributions can be made pre-tax or post-tax depending on the plan type, with the goal of growing the money over time through investments to provide income in retirement.