Airport Emergency Plan - Overview

The Tri-Cities Airport Emergency Plan was developed through cooperation between:

• Federal Aviation Administration• Tri-Cities Airport• Franklin County Emergency Management• Transportation Safety Administration• Pasco Fire Department• Pasco Police Department• Franklin County Sheriffs Department• North Franklin Hospital District• Other non-governmental organizations

The Plan Establishes• Standardized Incident Management Processes

utilizing NIMS ICS• Common Protocols

• Common Procedures

• Common Focus

Purpose• Assist with the mitigation of

emergencies or disasters• Provide continuity of

communication and a structure for an organized response to an accident or disaster

• Facilitate and expedite temporary restoration of the airport

• Coordinate search and rescue operations

Plan Goals• Assign responsibility to organizations and individuals for carrying

out specific actions in response to an emergency• Establish lines of authority and organizational relationships• Identify personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other

resources available (within the airport or by agreement) for use during a response and recovery

• Facilitate response and short-term recovery to set the stage for successful long-term recovery

• Utilize the power and authority of the Incident Management System and the experience of those qualified in the Incident Command System to meet the needs of the emergency

Plan OrganizationThe AEP is divided into 3 areas:

The Basic Plan – Chapters 1 through 3

Functional AnnexesSupporting Documentation

The Basic Plan (Chapters 1 through 3)

• Defines the organization and assignment of responsibilities• Identifies the Plan Administration• Defines the plan development, review, and maintenance• Outlines training, drill, and exercise requirements

Functional AnnexesFunctional Annexes are designed to be individual “pull out documents” for each organization based on event types. The listed event types are as follows:

• Aircraft Incidents and Accidents• Terrorist Scenario/Bomb Incident• Terminal Evacuation• Civil Disturbance• Fires (Structural or otherwise)• Natural Disaster• Chemical, Environmental, Bacterial, Radiological,

Nuclear Emergencies• Power Failure• Water Rescue

Functional AnnexesEach functional annex is divided into two sections. • General• Specific Hazards

Each Section is divided into subsections:• General• Purpose• Situation and Assumptions• Operations• Administration and Logistics

• Specific Hazards• Event Types

Functional Annexes (Listed)Annex A Airport OperationsAnnex B Command and ControlAnnex C Fire and RescueAnnex D Health ServicesAnnex E Law EnforcementAnnex F Emergency Public InformationAnnex G Resource ManagementAnnex H American Red Cross

Functional Annex B - OverviewThis annex provides a broad overview of the mechanisms the Tri-Cities Airport may use to direct and control initial and sustained emergency response and recovery activities.

A ranking member of the agency having primary jurisdiction will be designated with the role of Incident Commander by the Director of Airports.

The specifics of who is responsible for what during each type of emergency or incident is defined within each annex of the emergency plan.

All involved agencies and organizations are required to maintain individual accounting records in sufficient detail to document subsequent requests for reimbursement

Functional Annex C - OverviewThis annex is intended to identify the methods used in mobilizing and managing fire and rescue services in response to emergencies on or around the airport property.

In the event of a fire and/or rescue incident type occurring on or near the Airport property, the Fire Officer in charge is designated as the “Incident Commander”.

The Tri-Cities Airport has delegated fire, rescue, EMS and hazardous materials response authority to the City of Pasco Fire Department.

In the event the incident does not involve a fire or emergency medical situation, the Fire Officer in charge shall coordinate fire operations with the Incident Commander.

Supporting Documents

• Grid Map of the Tri-Cities Airport

• Franklin County All Hazard Mutual Aid Agreement

• Contact information

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