Report of the Committee on

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

Brian Boucher, Chair Air Canada Pilots Assn., NY [L]

Robert J. Donahue, Secretar~ Massport Fire Dept., MA [U]

Cedric Black, BAA plc - Heathrow Airport Ltd, England [U] ph Colet, John Russo Industrial Inc., CA [M]

Robert L. Darwin, U.S. Dept. of the Navy~ VA [U] Kenneth R, Gilllam, Federal Aviation Administration, DC [E] Fred B. Goodnlght, Amerex Corp., AL [M]

Rep. Fire Equipment Mfrs. Assn. B. V. Hewes, Airport Safety Services, GA [SE] D. Steve Kiernan, Nat'l Foam, Inc./Williams Holdings, PA[M] L. M. Krasner, Factory Mutual Research Corp., MA [I] Dave Lenz, OshkoshTruck Corp., Wl [M] Don Minnis, Air Transport Assn., DC [U] ohn J. O'Sullivan, British Airways, England [C] avis P~ Parsons, Los Angeles City Fire Dept., CA [U]

Gaetan Perron, Nat'l Defense Headquarters (CFFM-2), Canada [U] Thomas Phillips, Airline Pilots Assn., VA [L] Hugh A. Pike, U.S. Air Force Fire Protection, FL [U] Lee W. Prazer, Akron Brass Co., OH [M] Richard M. Radford, Emirate of Abu Dbabi [El Robert G. Relyea, ARFF Working Group, TX [M] John F. Roouey, Tucson, AZ [SEI Bertrand F. Ruggles, Ruggles Enterprises, Ltd, MD [SE] Joseph L Scheffey, Hughes Assoc., Inc., MD [SE] Frank H. Schneck, Jr., Emergency One, Inc., FL [M] John M. Schuster, 3M Co., MN [M] Bernard Valois, Transport Canada, Canada [E] Pam Walden-Phillips, The Port Authority of NY & NJ, NY [U]

Rep. American Assn. of Airport Executives Nigel Wheeler-Osman, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority [E] Ronald O. Wikander, Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems, GA [M] Larry E. Williams, Rural/Metro Corp., AZ [SE] Bonnie Wilson, Airports Council Int'l North America, DC [U] Joseph tL Wright, Federal Aviation Administration Tecb Ctr., NJ [RT]

Alternates

All Zaid Mohamed Ai Balushl, Directorate General of Civil Aviation & Meteorology [El (AIt. to IL M. Radford)

Jeff G. Carlisle, Canadian Forces Department of National Defence Canada, MB [U]

(Alt. to G. Perron) Charlie L. Duncan, Atlanta Fire Dept., Altanta Airport, GA [U]

(Voting Alt. to AFDAA Rep.) Christopher Farnaby, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority,

England [E] (Alt. to N. Wheeler-Osman)

James Hotell, U.S. Air Force, FL [U] (AIt. to H. A. Pike)

Frank M. E. Hughes, British Airways Middlesex, England [C] (Alt. to J. J. O'Sullivan)

James IL Johnson, Jr., Emergency One, Inc., FL [M] (Alt. to F. H. Schneck, Jr.)

Paul J. Lindsay, Transport Canada, Canada [E] (Alt. to B. Valois)

David J. Lozeau, Chicago Fire Dept., IL [U] (Alt. to B. Wilson)

Richard B. Mills, Akron Brass Co., OH [M] (Alt. to L. W. Prazer)

James F. O'Regan, O'Regan Consulting, MA [M] (Alt. to 1L Colet)

Richard E. Ottman, 3M, MN [M] (Alt. to J. M, Schuster)

Lawrence V. Powers, Massport Fire Rescue Dept., MA [U] (Alt. to R.J. Donahue)

Michael D. Reagan, Los Angeles City Fire Dept., CA [U] (Alt. to D. R. Parsons)

Paul IL Robinson, Chattanooga, TN [LI (Alt. to T. Phillips)

William Savage, BAA, plc - Heathrow Airport Ltd, England [U] (Alt. to J. C. Black)

Gary T. Schott, Omaha Airport Authority, NE [M] (Alt. to R. G. Reylea)

Nonvoting

Mark Day, Carmichael Int'l Ltd, England Gary Hammack, U.S. Nat'l Transportation Safety Board(TE-10), DC

(Alt. to L. D. Roman) Paul O. Huston, Paul Huston & Assoc., AL Thomas J. Lett, Albuquerque Fire & Safety Assoc., NM [SE]

(Member EmeriUls) John E. Lodge, Lodge Fire Protection Consultancy Ltd, England

(Member Emeritus) ames F. O'Regan, O'Regan Consulting, MA [SE] awrence D. Roman, U.S. Nat'l Transportation Safety Board, DC

David Fo Short, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, England

Staff Liaison: Mark T. Conroy

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on aircraft rescue and fire-fighting serwces and equipment, for procedures for handling aircraft fire emergencies, and for specialized vehicles used to perform d/ese functions at airports, with particular emphasis on saving lives and reducing injuries coincident with aircraft fires following impact or aircraft ground fires. This Committee also shall have responsibility for documents on aircraft band fire extinguishers ~ ld accident prevention and the saving of lives in future aircraft accidents involving fire.

This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on the text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the membership may have occurred. A key to classifw.aa'ons is found at the front of this book.

The Report of the Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting is presented for adoption in 3 parts.

Part I of this Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire F'tghtlng, and proposes for adoption a new document NFPA 405-1999, Standard for the Proficiency of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Personnel

Part I of this Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, which consists of 35 voting members; of whom 28 voted affirmatively, 4 negatively after circulation of any negative votes (Messrs. Minnis, Pike, Ms. Wilson and P. Walden-Phillips), and I ballot was not returned (Mr. T. Phillips).

Mr. Minnis voted negatively stating: "NFPA 405 should be a "Recommended Practice" not a Standard.

Because airports vary in size and purpose, it is impractical that ARFF personnel be held to a standard for all airports."

Mr. Pike voted negatively stating: "1. Conflicts with NFPA 1003. 2. Infringement upon NFPA 1003. 3. Should be a Guide or Practice instead or a standard."

Ms. Wilson voted negatively stating: "NFPA 405 should be a Recommended Practice not a Standard.

Airports vary in size and purpose too a significant degree and it is impractical to suggest that ARb~ personnel supporting individual facilities should be held to a standard applied on a global scale. Specific objections to the proposed standard include the

Committee's objections to 405-20 (Log #49), 405-22 (Log #58), 405-23 (Log #59), 405-24 (Log #60), 405-25 (Log #61), 405-34 (Log #50), and 405-35 (Log #63). Each of these proposals was well substantiated and pertains to explicit safety reformation that ARFF personnel should be familiar with for their own protection and the safety of others. The fact that certain information is not currently covered in all aircraft familiarization charts is not a defensible reason to reject a proposal for ARFF personnel to be familiar with specific aircraft systems. Rather the Committee should endeavor to provide such information to ARFF personnel via improved familiarization materials. The vast variety of exit types on existing aircraft should indicate the need for personnel to demonstrate proficiency or at least familiarity with their operation. In that crew members will be involved in the crash itself it cannot be assumed that they will be able to assist ARFF personnel in eliminating aircraft hazards. Cargo configurations can be significandy different from passenger aircraft configurations and a knowledge of those differences can be critical."

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Ms. Wa|den-Phililips voted negatively stating: "NFPA 405 should be reconsidered as a Recommended Practice

not a Standard. I'll address my reasons during the upcoming com m en t period."

Part II of dais Repor t was prepared by the Technical Commit tee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, and proposes for adopt ion amendment s to NFPA 408-1994, Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers. NFPA 408-1994 is published in Volume 6 of the 1998 National Fire Codes and in separate pamphle t form.

Part II of dfis Report has been submit ted to letter ballot of the Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, which consists of 33 voting members; of whom 32 voted affirmatively and l ballot was no t re turned (Mr. T. Phillips)°

PART I

(Log #2) 405- 1 - (1-2): Accept SUBMITrER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ

[ RECOMMENDATION: (a) Second sentence: Change I "suppression" to "control." I (b) Third sentence: Reword first part of sentence to read: ] "Resul~ of evaluations conducted in accordance with the ] requirements of this s tandard shall be recorded and maintained by [ means.. .".

SUBSTANTIATION: (a) Rescue and fire "control" is stressed in all ARFF documents p roduced by NFPA.

(b) A proper managemen t system requires accurate recording and maintenance of evaluation results. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

Part I l l of this Report was prepared by the Technical Commit tee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, and proposes for adopt ion a reconfirmation to NFPA 422-1994, Guide for Aircraft Accident Response. NFPA 422-1994 is published in Volume l l of the 1998 National Fire Codes and in separate pamphle t form.

Part lII of this Report has been submit ted to letter ballot of the Technical Commit tee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, which consists of 33 vodng members; of whom 32 voted affirmatively and 1 ballot was no t re turned (Mr. T. Phillips).

(Log #3) 405- 2 - (1-3): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATIO N: (a) Reword to read:

"The provisions of this document are considered necessary to maintain a professional level of ARFF services at airports."

(b) Eliminate second sentence. (c) Eliminate second paragraph.

SUBSTANTIATION: The current 1-3 wording is not relevant to this document . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

I hange 1-3 to read as follows: 1-?, The provisions of this documen t are considered fundamental

to maintaining levels of professional competence of ARFF services at airports. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Also see Commit tee Action and Statement on Proposal 405-4 (Log #81).

(L .g # "J,~.l ) 405- 3 - (1-3): Accept in Part SUBMITTER: Dave Joynt, Symtron systems Inc. RECOMMENDATIO N: Change the current text to read as follows:

1-3 The provisions of this documen t are considered necessary t- provide reasonably proficient ARFF personnel at airports. The need to assure this proficiency is imperative to providing for the safety of passengers and crew on airplanes in the event of a crash mad/or fire. The provisions herein reflect the best known practices at the time this s tandard has been issued. This d o c u m e n t is in tended to be adopted as a model for the deve lopment of a proficient in service training program for ARFF personnel at airports. SUBSTANTIATION: The previous wording was in tended for use in a building code related standard and was not applicable to this document . COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Part.

] Accept only the last sentence. COMMITI'EE STATEMENT: The last sentence is to flae point.

(Log #81 ) 405- 4 - (1-3): Reject SUBMITTER: J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc. R E C O M M E N D A T I O N : Delete entire section. SUBSTANTIATION: This section, and wording, seems to apply to 'structural' type situations and operations. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Commit tee Action and Statement on Proposals 405-2 (Log #3) and 405-3 (Log #39).

(Log #1 ) 405- 5 - (1-4): Reject SUBMI'I~ER: Roger D. Hamilton, Cin/Nord~ern Ky lnt'l Airport Fire Dept. RECO MMENDATION: I feel that the third party evaluating skills and knowledge should be identified as FAA or some other national group. To leave as you have might f ragment requirements since it would be left up to individual airport. SUBSTANTIATION: I feel that identifying the third party will help streamline and validate training requirements across the

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nation. It will assure that all airports are adhering to the same training requirements,possibly helping medium to small airports such as Index A, B, ant iC airports. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: No suggested text.

(Log #4) 405- 6 - (1-4): ReJect SUBMITTEI~ John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Reword first sentence to read:

"Evaluation of skills and knowledge as required by this standard shall be conducted by persons not affiliated with the fire department line organization or influenced by any other non- objective source." SUBSTANTIATION: The term "third party organization" should be eliminated. It has the tendency to imply that the use of consultant-type experts are required. The intent should permit the authority baying jurisdiction to appoint qualified evaluators. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 405-7 (Log #41).

(Log #41) 405- 7- (1-4): Accept SUBMITTER: Bernard Valois, Transport Canada

] RECOMMENDATION: Delete "quah'tied third party organization. [ The evaluator shall be appointed by the authority having l jurisdiction" and insert "designated qualified evaluator appointed [ by the authority having jurisdiction".

SUBSTANTIATION: Many ARFF authorities having jurisdiction have ARFF school instructors that may be designated. In this case, the third party way creates additional expense and consequenOy weaker standards. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #47) 405- 8 - (1-4): Reject SUBMITTER: James 1L Nilo, Commonwealth of Virginia RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows:

"Evaluation of skills and knowledge as required by this standard shall be conducted by a qualified *~!r~ i~-~)' .~rgan!za:!c..q oreanization that has been recomaized bv the authority havin~ iurisdiction or a recomaized organizational comnonent of the authority havingiurisdiction. The evaluator(s) shall be appointed by the authority having jurisdiction." SUBSTANTIATION: Many airports either have a full time training staff who could be capable of evaluating the knowledge and skills, or the department is so small that an outside organization may be necessary, it should be up to the authority having jurisdiction to make the decision on the evaiuators. Third party organizations may not be available or may not be cost effective and eliminate a great deal of departments from complying with this standard. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 405-7 (Log #41).

(Log #46) 405- 9 - (1-6): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Bernard Valois, Transport Canada RECOMMENDATION: Insert records section including "general" individual training records shall be maintained for each ARFF personnel and shall include:

1. The name of the individual. 2. Date of training. 3. Subject covered and course methodology. 4. Climatic conditions. 5. Duration of training. 6. Instructor comments. 7. Performance evaluation. 8. Name of instructor. 9 Signature of student."

SUBSTANTIATION: A stmldard for records should be provided to ensure that evaluating authorities can get all the information required.

COMMITTEE ACTION" Accept in Principle° Accept wording and renumber: 1-5 Definitions. 1-6 Evaluation Criteria° 1-7 (Above wording in submitter's recommended text)

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The Committee agrees with the submitter's substantiation. Renumbered existing paragraphs accordingly.

(Log #80) 405- 10 - (1-6 Critical Rescue, Fire Fighting Access Area (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add the term, and definition of, 'Criticai Rescue and Fire Fighting Access Area'. SUBSTANTIATION: The 'Critical Rescue and Fire Fighting Access Area' is referred to in Section 2-1. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in PrincipLe.

Use NFPA 403 definition as follows: Critical Rescue and Fire Fighting Access Area. The rectangular

area surrounding a runway within which aircraft movements can be expected to occur on airports. Its width extends .500 ft (150 m) from each side of the runway centerline, and its length is 3,300 fi (1,000 m) beyond each runway threshold. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The NFPA 403 definition is appropriate.

(Log #5) 405- 11 - (1-6 Various Definitions): Reject SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: The following terms used in the current text should be defined:

Airport Service Vehicle-[7-2(a)6.] ARFF Vehicle-(11-4) Frangible Gates-[2-2(f) ] Access Roads-[2-2(c) ] Staging Area~[2-2(i) ] Displaced Thresholds-[2-4(d) ] Hold Bars (Lines)-[2-4(c)] Aiming Point/Landing Zone Bars-[2-4(e)] Signage-(2-6) APU-[3-2(h)2.} SCBA-[5-2(g) ] Dangerous Cargo (Goods)-(Chapter 6) Phonetic Alphabet-J7-2 (e) ] Ground Control Radio-[7-2(f)] Flight Deck-[ 7-2(h) ] Aircraft Inter-phone System-[7-2(h) ] DEVS-[8-4(I) ] Composite Materials-[9-2(f) ] Emergency Alerts-(11-2) Size Up-(11-5) Agent Resupply-(11-12) Backdraft- [ 11-14(a) ] Flashover-[ 11-14(b) ] Three-dimensional Fire-[ 12-2(d) ] Airport Emergency Plan-(Chapter 13) Incident Command-(1 ?-3) Emergency Medical Services (EMS)-(14-2) CPR-(14-2) Heimlich Maneuver-(14-2) Medical Triage-(14-2)

SUBSTANTIATION: System agrees with NFPA document style~ COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: No definitions were provided.

(Log #79) 405- 12 - (2-2(a) and (b)): Accept SUBMITTER: J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Combine items (a) and (b) to read:

(a) All runways, their designations and associated aircraft travel direction, and lengths and width. SUBSTANTIATION: Eliminate redundancy, and add important information. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

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(Log #6) 405- l S - (2-2(g)and (I)): Reject SUBMITFER: J o h n Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

(g) cri'dcz2 =re:-: to Runway approach and denar ture areas. (I) Water supplies (needs more specific definition): 1. Vehicle amounts 2. Hydrant locations $. Drafting sources 4. Relay systems 5. Shuttle systems 6. Mutual aid sources 7. Other,

SUBSTANTIATION: ARFF personnel should he aware of all possible sources and methods of supplying water. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Not appropriate for a map.

(Log #78) 405- 14- (2-2(h)): Accept SUBMITTER: J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc.

I RECOMMENDATION: Add "aircraft" between [ 'designated' . . . ' isolation' to read "Designated aircraft isolation I areas".

SUBSTANTIATION: Clarifies intent of statement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #48) 405- 15 - (2-3): Reject SUBMITTER: James R. NUn, Commonweal th of Virginia RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows:

"(b) Obtain all necessary -~ . . . . . . . permiss ions (c) If nossible, communicate with the flight crew of the aircraft

to advise-and assist in a reoor t of the environment as it relates to emergency evacuation.

(d) Select the shortest and safest...". SUBSTANTIATION: Flight crews are trained to evacuate aircraft in a certain way, ARFF personnel should assist with this process ,and no t be a h indrance to it. This can be done if communicatiorrs with the flight crew can be established. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. Item b in the draft is appropriate language.

2. I tem c is no t in the proper context for the lead-in text of 2-~. The r e c o m m e n d e d text ~s no t appropria te for many airports.

$. Existing item d (discharge agent) is appropriate .

(Log #77) 405- 16 - (2-3): Reject SUBMITTER: J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Delete entire section. SUBSTANTIATION: This is a practical test of ability to perform. At best it includes three separate mission requirements; communicat ions, airport familiarization and vehicle driving and operations. If included, it must be scheduled after o ther t raining is completed. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The current section is a practical demonstra t ion of the skills required.

(Log #56) 405- 17 - (2-3(e) (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: A d d the following:.

¢e~ If nossible, communicate with the flight crew of the aircraft ~9 advise and assist in a reoor t o f the environment as it relates to emergency evacuation. SUBSTANTIATION: Communicat ions between the Incident Commander and the Pilot has been successful in reducing injuries and savin~ lives. The aviation industry and ARFF personnel are currently m the process of developing agreements between the Airport Operators, Air Traffic Control personnel , and Pilots to utihze a f requency in which the Pilot and Incident Commander

can communicate . Although this practice is jus t developing, it should be recognized as a viable means of reduc ing/e l imina t ing the injuries sustained f rom an aircraft evacuation. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

I dd the following: ire) C.ommunicate directly by radio with a fl ight crew retmrdina

the aircraft emergency situation. COMMITTEE S'rATEMENT: This is not appropriate at all airports.

(Log #76) 405- 18 - (2-4): Accept in Principle S t ~ M n T E R : J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add specific lighting to be identified:

(a) Runway center line and edge lighting; (b) taxi way center line and edge lighting; (c) Runway threshold lights; (d) Runway depar ture end lights; (e) Obstruct ion lighting; (f) Visual Slope indicator lights SUBSTANTIATION: More clearly identifies the evaluation objectives. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Revise 2-5 to read as follows: 2-5 Lighting. Given a written examination, the ARFF personnel

shall identify the color code system or location or both fo r the following:

(a) Runway center line and edge lighting;, (b) taxi way center line and edge l ight ing (c) Runway threshold lights; (d) Runway depar ture end lights; (e) Obstruct ion lighnng; (f) Visual Slope indicator lights. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: 1. 2-4 is appropriate as is.

2. Added as a revised 2-5.

(Log #7) 405- 19 - (2-6): Reject SUBMITTER: J o h n Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Replace the term "Signage" with "Airpori Signs, Markings, and Designations." SUBSTANTIATION: Suggested replacement appears to be more inclusive and used internationally. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITFEE STATEMENT: Markings are covered in 2-4.

(Log #49) 405- 20 - ($-2): Reject SUBMITrER: James R. Nilo, Commonweal th of Virginia RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows:

$-2 Criteria. ARFF personnel shall continuously demonstra te proficiency in the following behaviors per t inent to the types of aircraft regularly operat ing at the airport:

(a) Identify the various types and models of aircraft along vdth the annroximate number of nassengers each are designed to carrv.

(e) - l )emonstrate the proper use of an aircraft familiarization chart by identifying and describing:

2. Fuel tanks, fuel tank configuration, and annroximate canacitv when fully loaded

7] gat ter- i~ Battery tvne and disconnect nrocedures (f) Demonstra te tile abil i~ to properly open and operate

. . . . . . . . . . . . t~ all main cahin doors, service doors, hatches ¢overwing. underwing, and roof), airstairs, tail cone iettison systems and cocknit windows in using both normal /emergency . in ter ior /exter ior "procedures.

(h) Locate a n d - ~ c k . , q ~ i f y ~ the following systems and components :

1. Various on-board fire protect ion warning ,and extingomo ishing ,systems

. . . . : : . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . I A D T ~ X

2. Aircr~ft /cocknit shutdown nrocedures

3. Auxiliary Power Unit ~APU] location, and interior and exterior shu tdo~a nrocedures

4. Flight data records (FDR~ and cocknit voice recorder ¢CVR~ locations

5. Brake and landing gear systems.

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SUBSTANTIATION: Aircraft familiarization is one of the most important items that all ARFF personnel need to know. These suggested changes are designed to enhance that knowledge or aircraft and aircraft systems. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The first item was Accepted in Principal by Proposal 405-91 (Log #57). All other items were Rejected by Proposals 405-99 (Log #58), 405-93 (Log #59), 405-94 (Log #60), and 405-25 (Log #61). The reasons for rejecting these items are in the Committee Statements for those proposals.

systems, and cockoit windows in usin~ both normal/emergency, interior/exterior procedures, SUBSTANTIATION: Unfortunately, the aviation industry has developed numerous types of aircraft exits. ARFF personnel must be familiar with the operation of each to ensure expedient passenger egress and rescue while ensuring a safer eroergency environment. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Existing text implies demonstrating the operation of dlese items.

(Log #57) 405- 21 - (3-2(a)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

(a) Identify the various types and models of aircraft a _ ~ tl~e approximate number of passengers each are desi~,ned to carry. SUBSTANTIATION: ARFF personnel should be knowledgeable in file approximate occupancy of the various aircraft that operate around their airport in order to assist them in handling a no notice aircraft emergency. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

I Revise text to read as follows: (a) Identify the various types and models of aircraft

the approximate number of passengers each are desimled to carry. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Editorial.

(Log #58) 405. 22 - (3-2(e).2): Reject SUBMITTER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

(e) Demonstrate the proper use of an aircraft familiarization chart by identifying and describing:

2. Fuel tanks, fuel tank confit, uration, and approximate caoacitv when fully loaded, SUBSTANTIATION: An in-depdl knowledge of fuel systems will help better prepare ARFF personnel when faced with determining the resources needed to safely handle fuel tank emergencies, extrication, as well as developing aircraft fire flows. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The lead-in sentence implies location. Knowing the capacity is not needed for ARFF personnel responding to an accident.

(Log #59) 405- 23 - (3-2(e).7): Reject SUBMITTER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

(e) Demonstrate the proper use of an aircraft familiarization chart by identifying and describing:

7. ~atter-i~ I~,~tery type and disconnect nrocedures. SUBSTANTIATION: Different batteries may react in different ways and involve different disconnect procedures. By disconnecting aircraft batteries, ARFF personnel are securing a safer environment in which to work. Knowledge of these different types and procedures will better prepare ARFF personnel in what to expect when involved with this type of emergency. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Not covered in all aircraft familiarization charts. This is a list of items to be identified and described.

(Log #60) 405- 24 - (3-2(0): Reject SUBMITrER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

(f) Demonstrate the ability to properly open and o[~erate cmcrgcn=/c:: ' :: idl main cabin ooors, service doors, natches (pverwlng. underwin~, and rooD. air stairs, tail-cone Jettison

(Log #61 ) 405- 25 - (3-2(h), 1. through 5.): Reject SUBMITTER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Revise and add text as follows:

(h) Locate, and-identify, and describe the operation of the following systems and components:

1. Various on-board fire protection warning and extinguishing systems

2. Aircraft/Cocknit shutdown orocedures. -~.3. Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) interior and exterior shutdown

nrocedures. ~.4, Flight Data Recorder (FDR~ and Cockpit Voice Recorder

(CVR) 4.5. Brake and wheel- landin~ ~ear systems.

SUBSTANTIATION: Once/k_P,-FF personnel have gained access into an aircraft and el~ress and rescue operations are concluded, concern shifts to eliminating additional hazards the aircraft may pose to responding personnel. Many of the hazards can be reduced or eliminated by conducting some simple operations inside the cockpit. ARFF personnel should be familiar with the operations to establish a safer environment. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: In an actual accident this information can be aquired from the crew or other sources.

(Log #42) 405- 26 - (4-2(0): Reject SUBMIqtq'ER: Bernard Valois, Transport Canada RECOMMENDATION: Delete "horseplay" and insert "*composite materials burning, handling and salvage". SUBSTANTIATION: ARFF is a serious job. It is not believed that a person needs to be reminded about horseplay and training syllabus would look awkward. However, composite materials is a reality. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is not appropriate in dais context.

(Log #8) 405- 27 - (4-2(k)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Either eliminate (k) or clarify. SUBSTANTIATION: Statement "Psychological factors" may not be pertinent to safe work practices. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Change 4-2(k) to read as follows: (k) cridcal stress management.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Clarification.

(Log #9) 405- 28- (5-1): Accept SUBMrrrER: Jolm Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Reword last line of second sentence to read:

"...protective equipment on which their lives and those of others depends." SUBSTANTIATION: Added wording emphasizes a basic principle of rescue and fire fighting. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

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(Log #10) 405- 29 - (5-3): Reject SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Delete (a), The physiology of respiration, and items 1 through 4. SUBSTANTIATION: This topic belongs perhaps in Chapter 14 (EMS). The reasons for breathing apparatus use by ARFF

ersonnel are fundamental. OMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Basic SCBA information and therefore should remain.

(Log #11) 405- 30- (5-3(c)): Accept SUBMrrTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Add to (c):

7. Cylinder removal and replacement 8. Cylinder recharging

SUBSTANTIATION: (c) 7. Both routine and emergency procedures need to be demonstrated.

(c) 8. Air cylinder recharging is a precise activity which many ARFF personnel must be able to perform. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #62) 405- 31 - (5-3(c).2): Reject S U B ~ William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

(c) Breathing apparatus procedures 2. Safety precautions, and- emergency hli.dd.LqT~athi~

procedures SUBSTANTIATION: Depending on the breathing apparatus being used, emergency procedures may vary in the type of procedures to be followed. By including buddy breathing, emphasis is placed on team work, accountability, while covering thedifferent-procedures different equipment may require. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Some departments do not allow buddy breafldng.

(Log #12) 405- 32 - (6-1): Reject SUBMrUrER: j o h n Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Reword paragraph to read:

~I'his chapter identifies the knowledge, skills, and procedures that ARFF personnel must demonstrate to assure their ability to properly identify and deal with specific types of hazardous mrcraft SuCaU~Temergencies in a safe and effective manner.*

ANTIATION: Statements of two sentences need to be condensed into one. Addition of the word "procedures" adds to statement. COMMIIWEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The original paragraph contains requirements for familiarity with personal protection required for mitigation of specific incidents.

(Log #CP1) 405- $$ - (6-1): Accept SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting RECOMMENDATION: Revise 6-1 to read as follows: ,~

6-1 General. This chapter identifies the knowledge, skills, and procedures required of ARFF personnel to properly identify and safely mitigate cargo hazards during emergendes. ARFF personnel shall demonstrate familiarity with the level of personal protection required for dealing with specific incidents.

A-6-1. The term ~mitigate" as it is used in this context means to lessen in severity, i.e., emergency response personnel are expected to perform duties, as it relates to aircraft cargo hazards, only to the extent in which they are trained, equipped and qualified. It may be necessary to utihze and outside response or professional firm to perform activities beyond the capabilities of the on-airport response. SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial darification.

COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #50) 405- 34 - (6-2(e) (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: James p,. Nilo, Commonwealth of Virginia RECOMMENDATION: Add new text to read as follows:

(e~ An in denth knowledge and familiarization of all aircraft used in the trausnortation of dangerous car~o and hazardous

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SUBSTANTIATION: Aircraft familiarization is one of the most important items that all ARFF personnel need to know. ARFF personnel need to have a knowledge of cargo aircraft that frequently visit their facility. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: All aircraft are covered by 6-2(c).

(Log #63) 405- 35 - (6-2(e) (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Add file following:

re) An in-denth knowledge and familiarization of all aircraf t used in the transnortatlon of dangerous cargo and hazardous

SUBSTANTIATION: Cargo aircraft can involve many differences when compared to the sametype passenger style aircraft. Familiarization with these differences will provide enhanced rescue/mitigation capabilities, safer environment, and reduced economic impact on the affected carrier. COMMrI ' rEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 405-34 (Log #50).

(Log #13) 405- 36 - (7-1): Accept SUBMrlTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ

[ RECOMMENDATION: Reword statement to read: ] ~This chapter identifies the knowledge and skills ARFF personnel [ must demonstrate to properly identify and operate appropriate , [ airport communication systems available for fire department use.

SUBSTANTIATION: Normally, the fire deparunent does not have access to all airport communication systems. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #14) 405- $7 - (7-1.1): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Minimize statement to read:

"ARFF personnel shall demonstrate a knowledge and operational skills pertaining to proper use and maintenance of communication

tems used by the airport fire department." BSTANTIATION: Statement reduces wordage and reflects

proposed changes in 7-I. COMMrlWEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Revise statement to read: "ARFF personnel shall demonstrate the knowledge and

operational skills pertaining to proper use and required maintenance of communication systems used by the airport fire department." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Editorial clarification.

405- 38 - (7-2(g)): Reject (Log #74) SUBMITTER: J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Delete "...fire department alarm room: and add ~ARFF station communications center". SUBSTANTIATION: Current wording may have different meaning to ARFF units that operate through an 'off airport' cenwal communications center. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.

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COMMITTEE STATEMENT: "Fire department alarm room" is the proper terminology.

(Log #15) 405- 39 - (8-1): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Reword to read:

"This chapter identifies the knowledge and manipulative skills that shall be demonstrated by designated ARFF personnel who are required to operate ARFF vehicles and special equipment under all operating conditions." SUBSTANTIATION: All ARFFpersonnel may not be qualified or ~signed to perform the duties of vehicle or special equipment operators. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Reword to read: "This chapter identifies the knowledge and skills that sball be

demonstrated by designated ARFF personnel who are required to operate ARFF vehicles and special equipment under all operating conditions." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Editorial clarification. Removed the word "manipulative".

(Log #44) 405- 40 - (8-1): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Bernard Valois, Transport Canada RECOMMENDATION: Insert "designated" before "ARFF personnel"° SUBSTANTIATION: All firefighters may not be designated to drive ARFF vehicles. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 405-39 (Log #15).

405- 41 - (8-4): Accept SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Add the following categories:

l a d d e r evolutions. Vend!ation equipment.

SUBSTANTIATION: Items should be included. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #17)

(Log #43) 405- 42 - (8-4): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: Bernard Valois, Transport Canada RECOMMENDATION: Insert one more requirement to read:

"comprehensive knowledge of ARFF vehicle capabilities specifically off road and high speed". SUBSTANTIATION: These elements are part of the ARFF response and they have always been weak. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 405-49 (Log #30).

(Log #51) 405- 43 - (8-4): Reject SUBMITTER= James IL Niio, Commonwealth of Virginia RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows:

8-4 Operation of equipment and devices (a) Communication equipment to include public address

canabiliti es (b) Pump operation ~nd structural mode oackages (where

nrovidedl (d) -T-orr-et(~ Hydraulic and manual turret onerations.

SUBSTANTIATION: These changes are designed to enhance ARFF personnel's use and knowledge of equipment that is commonly available but often not used in normal ARFF operations. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The committee intends to keep this section general.

(Log #16) 405- 44 - (8-4(a)): Reject SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Delete item (a). SUBSTANTIATION: Topic is covered in Chapter 7. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is a requirement to have the knowledge and skill to operate this equipment.

(Log #64) 405- 45 - (8-4(a)): Reject SUBMITTER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

8-4 Operation of Equipment and Devices. (a) Communication equipment to include public address

canabilities. SUBSTANTIATION: Once on the scene of an aircraft incident, ARFF personnel may be required to utilize the public address system on their vehicle to move or direct personnel to the triage or safe area. Familiarization with the operauon of the system is vital to enhance passenger safety. COMMIq['rEE ACTION: Reject. COMMI'tq'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Acdon and Statement on Proposal 405-43 (Log #51).

(Log #65) 405- 46 - (8-4(b)): Reject SUBMITrER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

8-4 Operation of Equipment and Devices. (b) Pump operations and structural mode packages (where

orovldedL SUBSTANTIATION: ARFF may be required to utilize their crash apparatus in a structural mode (if equipped) to handle a variety of emergency operations. Knowledge of this procedure will aid in a safer operation for those involved. COMMIT'rEE ACTION: Reject. COMMrlq'EE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 405-43 (Log #51).

(Log #66) 405- 47 - (8-4(d)): Reject SUBMITTER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Revise text as follows:

8-4 Operation of Equipment and Devices. (d) ~ Hydraulic and manual l~urret operation~.

SUBSTANTIATION: Equipment malfunctions at the time wben you need it most. ARFF personnel must be familiar with both hydraulic and manual operations of their equipment to ensure a continuation of fire fighting operations. Lack of familiarization could jeopardize both passenger and fire fighting personnel. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 405-43 (Log #51).

(Log #29) 405- 48 - (8-4(0 and (g)): Accept SUBMITTER: David 3- Lenz, Oshkosh Truck Corp.

I RECOMMENDATION: Delete items 8-4(0 and (g) and then renumber the remaining items as needed. SUBSTANTIATION: A separate section that addresses ARFF Vehicle Operation should be created which includes this subject matter. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

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(Log #30) 405- 49 - (8-5 {New) ): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: David A. Lenz, Oshkosh Truck Corp. RECOMMENDATION: Add a paragraph 8-5 for ARFF Vehicle O~gration to read:

ARFF Vehicle Operation. ARFF personnel shall have sufficient knowledge and skill to efficiently and safely operate the vehicle(s) assigned to them on an emergency or non-emergency response.

(a) Operation of a vehicle based on the local driver's license requirements.

(b) Operation of a vehicle that has its agent tanks fully loaded, semi-loaded, and unloaded.

(c) Operation of a vehicle in the climate conditions experienced at the airport.

(d) Operation of a vehicle that will be negotiating high speed tight turns, high speed braking, high speed judgement situations, etc., while responding to an incident.

(e) Operation of a vehicle that is operating in an environment that has no signage posted, such as+ speed limits, sharp curve ahead, speed for a given curve, slow moving vehicle, etc. Tile absence of such signage puts a larger emphasis on the driver's judgement willie operating a vehicle. SUBSTANTIATION: A sej~rate section addressing ARFF Vehicle Operation and the related sub ~ areas should be added. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Add a paragraph 8-5 for ARFF Vehicle Operation to read: 8-5 ARFF Vehicle Operation. Designated ARFF personnel shall

have sufficient knowled~[e and skill to efficiently and safely operate the assigned vehicle(s) mduding:

(a) Operation of a vehicle that has its agent tanks fully loaded, semi-loaded, and unloaded.

(b) Operation of a vehicle in all climatic conditions experienced at the airport. h (c)igll Operation of a vehicle within safe limits while negotiating

speed til~ht turns and high speed braking. (d) opera t ion of a vehicle that is operating in an environment

that has no signage. (e) Operation of a vehicle in various conditions of lighting. (f) Operation of a vehicle in off-road conditions.

COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Editorial clarification.

(Log #18) 405- 50 - (9-1): Accept SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ

[ RECOMMENDATION: Reword statement to read: I "This chapter identifies the knowledge and skills required of I ARFF personnel relative to the proper selection and application of I extinguishing agents to be used on fires involving aircraft."

S U B S T A N T I A T I O N : Existing statement is too wordy and redundant. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #52) 405- 55 - (10-2): Reject SUBMITTER= James R. Nilo, Commonwealth of Virginia RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows:

10-2 Criteria. ARFF personnel shall demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of both interior and exterior oneratin~_ nrocedures " . +t.^ t ^n^ . . a~ mvolwng . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~, emergency evacuation systems and devices:

x - - i . . . . . . o . . . . • . . . . . . . .

(a~ Main cabin doors I I - .X ~ . . . . . A . . . . . " . ~

(bl Service doors I ^ x C ~ : . . . . .

(c~ Over-wm~ and u n d e r - ~ n e hatches

(d~ Airstair onerations

(e~ Tail cone election systems I ~+"~, k ~ l : l : + . . . . ." . . - - f + . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ _

if5 Evacuation slide deolovment ( ~ Ladder olacement reL, ardin~ snecific model of aircr:dt (h~ Milltarv aircraft evacuation.+eiection seats. ~md cannon

election systems (i) MiliLarv aircraft weanons swstems (k~ Personnel nlacement re~ardins~ evacuation slide onerations.

SUBSTANTIATION: There are several types of ingress and egress procedures that vary greatly by manufacturer and model of aircraft. There are also significant differences with regards to military combat aircraft and civilian aircraft. All ARFF personnel should be able to assist in rescue operations based on the type of aircraft that utilize their facility as well as have basic knowledge of other types of ingress and egress systems commonly used in he aircraft industry. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITFEE STATEMENT: See Committee Proposal 405-54 (Log #CP2).

(Log #CP2) 405- 54 - (10-2): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire wgFi hting RECOMMENDATION: Revise 10-2 to read as follows:

(a) Emergency exits (b) Stairways (c) Evacuation slides (e) Military aircraft evacuation ejection systems, and canopy ection systems.

BSTANTIATION: More appropriate description of items. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

405- 51 - (9-2): Accept SUBMrrTER: JohnRooney , Tucson, AZ

I RECOMMENDATION: Add to list of fire types: (a) Engine (b) Cargo (c) Wheel fires.

SUBSTANTIATION: Self-explanatory. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #19)

(Log #75) 405- 52 - (0-2(a) and (b)) : Accept SUBMITTER: J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add to (a) 'AvGas' and change (b) from 'fuel' to "fuels'. SUBSTANTIATION: Includes other aviation fuels that are common to specific airports. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #67) 405- 55 - (10-2, (a) through (j)): Reject SUBMITrER= William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Replace existing text of 10-2 (a) through (f) with the following:

(a~ Main cabin door~ (b~ Service doors. (c~ Over+wln~. under-win~+ over-head hatches and cocknit

~ n d o w s . (d) Airstair oneratlons. (el Tall cone iettison systems. ff3 Evacuation- slide denlovmenL ( ~ Ladder placement retr~rclin~ soecific model of aircraft. [11~ Military aircraft evacuation.-eiection seats, and canonv

eiection systems. (i~ Military aircraft weanon svgtern~+ ~i1 Personnel nlacement reoardin~ evacuation slide operations.

SUBSTANTIATION: The initial list found in 10-2 is inadequate and fails to list several emergency exits. History has proven that the lack of familiarization regarding emergency exits can cost lives. With the amount of plastics and composite materials found in aircraft construction, it is vital that ARFF personnel ventilate an aircraft using all available openings. Please consider this list as items of vital importance. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject.

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COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Proposal 405-54 (Log #CP2).

(Log #73) 405- 56 - (10-2(f)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Delete or relocate dais item. SUBSTANTIATION: Weapons systems should not be grouped with egress or evacuation points. This information should be addressed separately. COMMITYEE ACTION: Accept in Principle. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Proposal 405-54 (Log #CP2).

(Log #72) 405- 57 - (Chapter 11): Accept SUBMITTER: J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Reorganize the Chapter as follows:

11-1, General; 11-2, Considerations; 11-~,, Emergency Alerts; 11-4, Vehicle Routes; 11-5, Size-Up; 11-6, Factors Affecting Fire Attack; 11-7, Strategic Considerations; 11-8, Tactical Considerations; 11-9, Vehicle Placement; 11-10, Agent Application; 11-11, Ventilation Considerations; 11-12, Structural Apparatus; 11-13, Extinguishment Agent Resupply;, 11-14, Fire Department Supply and Resupply; 11-15 Post Fire Considerations. SUBSTANTIATION: Suggested reorganization more closely aligns with the normal flow of events to be expected at any emergency scene. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #68) 405- 60- (11-10 (a) through (f)): Reject SUBMITTER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Replace existing text of 11-10 (a) d/rough (f) with the following:

(a~ Rescue and evacuation assistance. (b) Interior attack and ventilation. (c) Fire confinement and exoosure nrotection. (d/ Extinguishment and overhaul.

SUBSTANTIATION: Since time is so critical when involved with an aircraft incident, these considerations have been consolidated and prioritized regarding passenger safety, fire fighter safety, and life safety concerns. These activities must often be accomplished at the same time. Please consider this list in its entirety. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Current text states tile same information. Also see Committee Proposal 405-61 (Log #CP3L

(Log #CP3) 405- 61 - (ll-10(d) (New)): Accept SUBMITTER: Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

[ RECOMMENDATION: Add new 11-10 (d) as follows: [ (d) Interior attack and ventilation. I Renumber existing.

SUBSTANTIATION: This is a necessary item that was overlooked. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #20) 405- 58 - (11-4): Reject SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Restructure operational steps as follows:

1. Size-up 2. Response considerations 3. Vehicle routes 4. Tactical considerations/rescue 5. Vehicle positioning 6. Ventilation 7. Agent application 8. Agent resupply 9. Mutual aid 10. Post fire considerations.

SUBSTANTIATION: None. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 405-57 (Log #72).

(Log #5S) 405- 59 - (11-10): Reject SUBMITTER: James P~ Nilo, Commonwealth of Virginia RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows:

(a) Rescue and evacuation assistance (b) Er:po:urc pr.ztcct~.q Interior attack and ventilation (c) Fire confinement and exDosure orotection (d) Ven~!.~t~*n Extinvuishment and overhaul

SUBSTANTIA ON: ARFF departments in there initial stages of operations generally do not have the personnel to accomplish a wide variety of tasks with multiple teams or crews. Instead they accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously whenever possible. The same can be said in modern structural fire fighting operations. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Current text states the same information. Also see Committee Proposal 405-61 (Log #CP3) interior attack and ventilation.

(Log #54) 405- 62 - (11-11): Reject SUBMITTER: James R. Nilo, Commonwealth of Virginia RECOMMENDATION: Revise text to read as follows:

11-11 Post Fire Considerations. ARFF personnel shall explain post-fire operations policy, ~ well ,as the acciderpt investigation

established by their fire department as they relate to: (a) E~.57 ;c.-n~;'al Scene security (b) ~ Securin~ the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and

Cocknit Voice Recqrder (CV~) (c) Movcmcnt of.vrcckagc Bodv removal (d) Pr~tec'-~n c,f .m~--~ Movement of wreckage (e) Protection ofrn~l and cargo (f) Protection of weapons.

SUBSTANTIATION: Post fire operations ,are the most lengthy and an important operation tltat if done incorrectly, can hinder investigations into the cause of the accident. All ARFF personnel should be familiar with after accident procedures. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: See Committee Proposal 405-63 (Log #CP4).

(Log #CP4) 405- 6S - (11-11): Accept SIJBMITTER: Technical Comnfittee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fi hting ~I~COMMENDATION: Revise to read as follows:

11-11 Post Fire Considerations. ARFF personnel shall explain tPlOSt-fire operations policy established by their fire department ,as

aey relate to: (a) Bio-hazards/Hazmat considerations (hi Site security (c) Site photographs and documentation (d) Body removal (e) Movement of wreckage.

SUBSTANTIATION: More specifically states the criteria. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

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(Log #69) 405- 64 - (11-11 (a) th rough (g)): Reject S U B M ~ : William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Replace exist ing text o f 11-11 (a) through (g) with the following:

(a) Scene securitv. (b) A~ency interact ion with the National Transnor ta t ion Safetv

Board (NTSB), (c) Securing the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cocknit Voice

Recorder (CVR/. (d) Bodv removal unde r the direct ion o f the NTSB. (e) Movement of wreckage unde r the direct ion of the NTSB.

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(~) Protect ion o f weanons. SLTBSTANTIATION: ISIaving reviewed NTSB reports, it is impor tant that ARFF personnel have knowledge o f the role o f an NTSB investigation team, how they interact with that investigation team, and what might be expec ted from them dur ing and after an aircraft accident. This knowledge would help ARFF personnel conduc t operat ions in a fashion that would assist the NTSB in their investigation long before their arrival to the scene. Please consider this list in its entirety. C O M M r I ' r E E ACTION: Reject. C O M M r r r E E STATEMENT: See Commit tee Action and Sta tement on Proposal 405-62 (Log #54). NTSB is U. S. only.

SUBSTANTIATION: Adding a photograph makes the in tended mean ing of the paragraph more unders tandable . COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The photo shows fire fighters in structural turnout gear and no t proximity suits (silvers). There was also some concern o f publishing; photos in this standard.

(Log #21) 405- 65 - (12-1): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: J o h n Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Reword s ta tement to read:

"This chapter identifies the various types and sizes o f fires associated with aircraft accidents. ARFF personnel shall individually and as teams demons t ra te their ability to control and extinguish them within an acceptable time frame." SUBSTANTIATION: Wording better describes the chapter content . C O M M r r T E E ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Reword s ta tement to read: "This chapter identifies the various types and sizes o f fires

associated with aircraft accidents. ARFF personnel shall individually and as teams regularly demons t ra te their ability to safely and effectively control and extinguish these fires." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Clarification of submit ted text.

(Log #71 ) 405- 66 - (12-2(a)): Accept in Principle SUBMITIT~: J. Lonergan, HALOTRON, Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add ~or acceptable clean agent" after "...dry chemical. . ." SUBSTANTIATION: Proposed wording is inclusive o f all ARFF acceptable fire f ighting agents. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

I Replace the first sentence with the following: "ARFF personnel shall extinguish an aircraft fuel fire or

simulation utilizing an appropr ia te fire extinguisher." COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Othe r types of appropr ia te extinguishers can be used.

(Log #34) 405- 68 - (Figure 12-2 (New)): Reject S U B M r r r E R : Dave Joynt, Symtron Systems Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add a new Figure 12-7 of a training exercise on a propane-fueled, computer-control led , wheel and brake area fire with a simulated tire blow-out at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy in Helena, Montana.

SUBSTANTIATION: Adding a photograph makes the in tended meaning of the paragraph more unders tandable . COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Photos are not needed for this area o f the body of the standard.

(Log #32) 405- 67 - (Figure 12-2 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: DaveJoynt, Symtron Systems Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add a new Figure 12-2 of a handl ine drill on a mobile, propane-fueled, computer -cont ro l led fuel spill simulation system at the Overland Park Fire Depar tment Training Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

(Log #35) 405- 69 - (Figure 12-2 (New)): Reject SUBMITrER: DaveJoynt, Symtron Systems Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add a new Figure 12-9 o f a t raining exercise on a propane-fueled, computer-control led , runn ing engine fire simulation at the Rocky Mounta in Fire Academy in Helena, Montana.

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(Log #33) 405- 75 - (Figure 12-6): Reject SUBMITTER: Dave Joynt, Symtron Systems Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add a new Figure 12-6 of a training exercise on a propane-fueled, computer-controlled, auxiliary power unit fire simulation at Lake Superior Technical College in Duluth, Minnesota.

SUBSTANTIATION: Adding a photograph makes the intended meaning of the paragraph more understandable. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Photos are not needed for this area of the body of the standard.

(Log #22) 405- 70 - (12-2(a)): Accept SUBMITrER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ

I RECOMMENDATION: Final word in sentence should be "extinguisher." SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

SUBSTANTIATION: Adding a photograph makes the intended meaning of the paragraph more understandable. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITrEE STATEMENT: Photos are not needed for this area of the body of the standard.

(Log #31) 405- 71 - (12-2(a)): Accept SUBMITTER: DaveJoynt, Symtron Systems Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add the word "extinguisher" to the end of the first sentence. SUBSTANTIATION: The sentence was incomplete as written. The intent is to utilize a dry chemical fire extinguisher not a dry chemical fire. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #23) 405- 72 - (12-2.1): Accept SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ

I RECOMMENDATION: Delete statement. SUBSTANTIATION: Statement should be substantiated with reliable data. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #45) 405- 73 - (12-2.1): Accept SUBMITTER: Bernard Valois, Transport Canada

I RECOMMENDATION: Delete all of 12-2.1. SUBSTANTIATION: Doesn't give any standard to the document unless the data can be added as an appendix. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #38) 405- 74 - (12-2.1 and 12-2.2): Accept SUBMITTER: Dave Joynt, Symtron Systems Inc.

I RECOMMENDATION: Delete paragraph 12-2.1 and change paragraph 12-2.2 to 12-2.1. SUBSTANTIATION: This paragraph refers to the planned incorporation of such information into the appendix. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #24) 405- 76- (13-1): Accept SUBMITTER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Change "important" to "key" in first sentence. SUBSTANTIATION: ARFF personnel are more "key" players than "important" players in airport emergency plans. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #25) 405- 77 - (13-3(d)): Accept SUBMrI'rER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ

I RECOMMENDATION: Reword to read: "Identify and describe other agencies involved including each

individual role, responsibility, and authority." SUBSTANTIATION: It is vital that each individual in all agencies understands his /her role in detail. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #55) 405- 78 - (Chapter 14): Reject SUBMITTER: James R. Nilo, Commonwealth of Virginia RECOMMENDATION: Delete Chapter 14. SUBSTANTIATION: Emergency Medical Services vary greatly by local protocol. Because of this local EMS protocol should be the evaluation tool for medical emergencies. This should be addressed in the Airport Emergency Plan. EMS, reference NFPA 1003, is a responsibility of the authority having jurisdiction per the AEP or local protocol. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: This is basic life support criteria and is necessary for all ARFF personnel.

(Log #26) 405- 79 - (14-2(k)through (u)): Accept SUBMrI'rER: John Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Delete "ARFF personnel shall" from each statement. SUBSTANTIATION: Editorial. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

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(Log #70) 405- 80 - (14-2(v) (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMrlTER: William D. Stewart, Metro Washington Airports Authority RECOMMENDATION: Add the following text to 14-2 to read as follows:

(v) ~;hall identify the medical parameters involved with nat ient ;~ss¢~sment and proper triage when dealing with a mass casualty

SUBSTANTIATION: ARFF personnel should be familiar with the parameters of a simple tr iage and rapid t ransport (START) system. Using dais type of system will accomplish the most good to the most victims in the shortest time. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

Add the following as a new (v): (v) Be familiar with the parameters of a simple triage and rapid

t ransport (START) system. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: The submitter 's substantiation states the criteria better (basic life support) .

405- 81 - (17-1.1): Accept SUBMITTER: J o h n Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Add to referenced publications:

(a) NFPA 402 (b) FAA AdvisoryCirculars (see 12-2).

SUBSTANTIATION: Publications referenced in text. COMMrIq 'EE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #27)

(Log #28) 405- 82 - (A-l-5): Reject SUBMITTER: J o h n Rooney, Tucson, AZ RECOMMENDATION: Establish a maximum span of time between evaluations within statement. This should not be decided by authori ty having jurisdiction. SUBSTANTIATION: Authority having jurisdiction needs more guidance in dais are~. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: No text provided.

(Log #40) 405- 83 - (A-1-5 (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: Dave Joynt, Symtron Systems Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Insert the following into tile Appendix of. the document :

A-l-5 Failure. In the event that an individual should fail to meet the objective criteria set up by the authority having jurisdiction, that individual will have 9Ocalendar days to demonstra te that they have ascertained the requisite skill our knowledge and demonstra te adequate proficiency. If after 90 days dais individual fails to demonst ra te adequate skill or knowledge, then this individual should be suspended f rom duty as an ARFF personnel at the airport. SUBSTANTIATION: The stated purpose of dais documen t is to maintain proficient and effective ARFF personnel at airports. A definitive guideline needs to be established as to how to deal with failure of individuals in maintaining these capabilities. Ninety days should be adequate t ime to allow an individual to receive necessary training and to demonst ra te their capabilities to an unbiased evaluator. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Not practical.

(Log #36) 405- 84 - (A-12-2(b) (New)): Reject SUBMITTER: DaveJoynt, Symtron Systems Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add a new Section to read as follows:

"The char t and formula below are extracted from Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular AC-150/5220-17A. It is used in determinin~ the size of a fuel spill area which is required to provide an effectave test of the fire fighters ability to extinguish a fire given a fixed discharge rate of AFFF.

Discharge Rate = (0.13 gpm/ f t2 ) * (Size of Fuel Spill) o r

Discharge Rate = (5.28 I p m / m 2) * (Size of Fuel Spill) where:

Discharge Rate is the available rate of AFFF flow available to the firefighter dur ing the exercise expressed in gallons per minute (gpm) or liters per minute ( Ipm)

Size of Fuel Spill is the surface area of the fuel spill fire used during the training exercise expressed in square feet (ft2) or

sqthuare meters (m2) ere fore:

If a handline training exercise is conducted with two handlines, each capable of discharging 100 gpm of AFFF, the appropriate square footage of the fuel spill training area is 200 gpm divided by 0.13 gpm/ f t2 or 1540 ft2."

Discharge Rate 3OOO

2500 12.

¢-

.-~ 100(1

s ~

Burn area (sq ft)

SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a guideline for setting up a training area for conduct ing handl ine exercises. COMMITTEE ACTION: Reject. COMMITTEE STATEMENT: Fire sizes are covered in Chapter 12.

(Log #37) 405- 85 - (A-12-2(c) (New)): Accept in Principle SUBMITTER: DaveJoynt, Symtron Systems Inc. RECOMMENDATION: Add a new Section to read as follows:

"The table shown on page $79 is extracted f rom Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular AC-150/5220-17A. It is used in de termining the size of a fuel spill area which is required to provide an effective test of the fire fighters ability to extinguish a fire given the Index Rating of the Airport on which the firefighter works.

Table 1 - Burn area structures as a function of airport ARFF index

The table shown on page 379 was developed in order to provide guidelines to airports designing and constructing burn pits that would burn liquid hydrocarbon fuels. In the early 1990's the FAA approved an alternate form of fuel spill fire s imuladon which utilizes liquid p ropane gas under computer controlled simulation to perform ARFF training exercises. Because 9f the unique ability of these simulation systems to the very difficuh level of the fire fighting exercise, the size of the required fire simulation area ~Ls modified to the levels shown in the table below:.

Table I - Burn area structures as a function of airport ARFF index for Propane-Fueled, Computer-Control led Simulators. SUBSTANTIATION: Provides a guideline for setting up a training area for conduct ing turret exercises. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept in Principle.

I For burn area structures and agent discharge rates see U. S. FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220/17A~ COMMrrrEE STATEMENT: A reference to the advisory circular is more appropriate .

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•A• r t

Index i

(It) GA-I 30

GA-2 45

A 60

B 90

C 126

D 160

E 2OO

Lower OverailAircraftLe ngths

Average fit) 38

53

75

108

143

180

225

Average Fuselage

Width O~per

t) fit) 45 6

60 10

90 10

126 10

'160 10

200 2O

- - 20

Practical Critical

Fire Area (PCA)

(sq ft) 1,171

1,775

5,527

7,959

10,539

14,475

18,090

Rectangular Burn Area

(L/W=4/3)

fit)

Circular BUFII Area

Diameter

4 0 x 3 0

49 x 36 48

8 6 x 6 4

103x77

118×89

139 x 104

155 × 116

(ft) 39

84

101

116

136

152

IAirport ARFF index dimensions are defined in AC 150/5210-6C, Aircraft Fire and Rescue Facilities and Extinguishing Agents.

Airport ARFF I ndex l

GA-1 30

GA-2 45

A 60

B 90

C 126

D 160

E 200

Lower fit)

OverallAircr aftLen~ths Average

fit) 38

53

75

108

143

180

225

U•per t) 45

60

90

126

160

200

Average Fuselage Width

fit) 6

10

10

10

10

2o

20

Practical Critical

Fire Area (PCA)

1204

375O

54OO

7150

9820

12,273

Rectangular Burn Area

(L/W=4/$)

fit) 32x24

40x30

72 x 54

84 x 63

96x72

112x84

128 x96

Circular Burn Area

Diameter

fit) 32

39

69

83

95

112

125

1Airport ARFF index dimensions are defined in AC 150/5210-6C, Aircraft Fire and Rescue Facilities and Extinguishing Agents.

(Log #CP5) 405-86 - (Entire Document): Accept SUBMITI'ER: Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting RECOMMENDATION: The Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting proposes a new document NFPA 405, Standard for the Proficiency of Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Personnel as shown at tile end of this report. SUBSTANTIATION: This committee developed a standard that contains the minimum requirements for maintaining proficient and effective aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) personnel at airports. COMMrrTEE ACTION: Accept.

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S t a n d a r d f or the P r o f i c i e n c y o f A ircra f t R e s c u e a n d F ire -F ight ing P e r s o n n e l

1999 Edi t ion

N O T I C E : An as te r i sk (*) f o l l owing t i le n u m b e r or l e t t e r d e s i g n a t i n g a

e x p e c t e d to o c c u r on a i rpor t s . Its w idd i e x t e n d s 500 ft (150 m) f r o m each s ide of t he runway cen t e r l i ne , a n d its l eng th is ~,300 ft (1 ,000 m) b e y o n d e a c h r u n w a y t h r e s h o l d .

1-6" Eva lua t ion Cr i t e r ia . T h e a u t h o r i t y h a v i n g j u r i s d i c t i o n shal l e s tab l i sh t he eva lua t i on c r i t e r i a for each objec t ive or task to be eva lua t ed in a c c o r d a n c e wi th C h a p t e r s 2 t h r o u g h 16 to e n s u r e c o m p e t e n c y fo r e a c h p e r s o n a s s i g n e d a i rc ra f t r e scue a n d fire- f i g h t i n g dut ies .

p a r a g r a p h i nd i ca t e s t h a t e x p l a n a t o r y m a t e r i a l on the p a r a g r a p h can be f o u n d m A p p e n d i x A. 1-6.1 S imu la t i ons , e x p l a n a t i o n s , a n d i l l u s t r a t ions shal l be

I n f o r m a t i o n o n r e f e r e n c e d p u b l i c a t i o n s can be f o u n d in C h a p t e r 17 a n d s u b s t i t u t e d w h e n ac tua l o p e r a t i o n is n o t feasible .

A p p e n d i x B. 1-6.2 W h e n e v e r in th i s s t a n d a r d t he t e r m s rules , r egu la t ions ,

C h a p t e r 1 A d m i n i s t r a t i o n

1-1 Scope . Th i s s t a n d a r d c o n t a i n s t he m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s for m a i n t a i n i n g p r o f i c i e n t a n d effect ive a i rc ra f t r e scue a n d f i r e - f igh t ing (ARFF) p e r s o n n e l a t a i rpor t s .

1-2 P u r p o s e , Th i s s t a n d a r d is i n t e n d e d for t he use of those c h a r g e d wi th m a i n t a i n i n g ARFF services a t a i r p o r t s a n d e s t ab l i shes the basis fo r a r e c u r r i n g t r a i n i n g p r o g r a m t h a t focuses on m e a s u r a b l e p e r f o r m a n c e cr i te r ia . T h e s t a n d a r d add re s se s t he d e v e l o p m e n t of effective, c o o r d i n a t e d a i rc ra f t r e scue a n d f i re con t ro l o p e r a t i o n s wi th a m i n i m u m e x p o s u r e to r isk for p a r t i c i p a n t s a n d t h e e n v i r o n m e n t . Resul ts o f eva lua t ions c o n d u c t e d in a c c o r d a n c e wi th the r e q u i r e m e n t s of th i s s t a n d a r d shal l be r e c o r d e d a n d m a i n t a i n e d by m e a n s of a d o c u m e n t e d m a n a g e m e n t sys tem, C o n t i n u o u s b r o a d - b a s e d t r a i n i n g is f u n d a m e n t a l to m a i n t a i n i n g a p r o f i c i e n t ARFF de l ive ry sys tem a t a i rpor t s .

p r o c e d u r e s , supp l i e s , a p p a r a t u s , a n d e q u i p m e n t a re r e f e r r e d to, it shal l be i m p l i e d t h a t t hey a re the t e r m s of the a u t h o r i t y hav ing j u r i s d i c t i o n .

1-7 R e c o r d Keep ing . Reco rds s e c t i o n s , i n c l u d i n g " g e n e r a l " i n d i v i d u a l t r a i n i n g records , sha l l be m a i n t a i n e d for e a c h ARFF p e r s o n n e l a n d shal l i n c l u d e t he fo l lowing:

(a) N a m e of the ind iv idua l (b) Da te of t r a i n i n g (c) Sub j ec t cove red a n d cou r se m e t h o d o l o g y (d) C l ima t i c c o n d i t i o n s (e) D u r a t i o n of t r a i n i n g (f) I n s t r u c t o r c o m m e n t s (g) P e r f o r m a n c e eva lua t i on (h) N a m e of i n s t ruc to r (i) S i g n a t u r e of s t u d e n t

: : ~ 2 A i r p o r t Fami l i a r i z a t i on

ARFF p e r s o n n e l a t a i r p o r t s sha l l m e e t t he p e r f o r m a n c e objec t ives . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ a __ • ._ ._ ._ J - , , , , , , . , , , , ,o o. - - , , - . • _ ~. z-a ~enerall:-~'l r t l ~ l a p t e r i t len t t t les t i le g n o w l e o g e allCI SKIllS Hi l t a n u r e q u i r e m e n t s c o n t a l n e o in l ,~rrtx l~mo o t a n a a r a for Ztlnoort z,~re . ,, , ...¢:z~.; _,.,-.'::.:. . . . . . ,. . . . . . . . . ~ - - snai l De re recl f ~: m t a m a i r p o r t t a l n n l a r l z a t l o n c o m p e t e n c e .

Fighter Professional OualitTcattons, n n o r to a s s m n m e n t a n d t h e r e a f t e r . . . . . . . ~ , r~.~.~t . . . . . . . . . . o .~ ~ -- . - . . - . ~_v, r r ' i s n a " re u l re t t to nave a t h o r o n g n gnowle t t ge ol shal l rece ive necessa ry r e c u r n n ~ t r a i n m ~ t h a t will e n a b l e t h e m to . . .~..~:t~...~ . ~ . , . ~ . . . . .

• - - • ° °. • the ~ ' t t r : ~ a its i m " s u r r o u n d i n g a r e a u n a e r mi o p e r a t i n g cons i s t en t ly m e e t t he r e q u i r e m e n t s of dais s t a n d a r d . Th i s s t a n d a r d e ~ . . . . m ~ . . . . . . . . def t e " " " r . . . . . all . . . . . . . co.L~a, norm. I r e s ts run.. .o~nental m a c n l e v m g a r a p l o r e s p o n s e oy n s t i le Dronc lencv e Q u t r e m e n t s m a t euc~p n e r s o n n e l snau - ~ - , ~ :..-_~ . . . . .--, . . . . . ,

• . , - , ~, • • • - . . g # ~ . ~ , p e ~ n e l anct eCfOipment to the cnUcai r e scue a n d nre- m m n t m n u w o u g n o u t t h e i r a s s i g n m e n t . ~ ' i ~ l ~ ":"~:~"

1-3 A p p l i c a t i o n . T h e p rov i s ions of th is d o c u m e n t shal l be . . . . ~'~_-;.~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . "~ ~ ~ ~ "- ' . . . . . . v ' . . . . z-z Map~:::i:.:.:~4ne , ~ a , r p e r s o n n e l , g iven a m a p o t m e a i r p o r t a r i a eons l t ae rea t u n a a m e n t a a to m m n t m m n g le ets o t p r o t e s s l o n m s.-:..:. • . . ;.::.'.-'.-'¢~:.:7¢~: . . . . . . . , • ,

. . . . . . . . . . . c m t ~ v . . . . ; . . . . . ~; . . . . . . :~ .?~: : .~clnl ty , sti~-~'.~'~ntity a n a mnel t he i o l l o w m g i ea tu res :

T lus d o c u m e n t ~s i n t e n d e d to be a d o p t e d as a m o d e l for t i le "::-'- "-':~:~:;.:'-:<~:~.::..,... -*" - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "~:. ~ . l ,~ i i~ , '¢unways m e w o e s l g n a u o n s a n t a ssoc ta teo awcra t t trave~ c t e v e l o p m e n t o r a p r o n o e n t In-serwce t r m n m g p r o g r a m to r ~ :-.::, .¢~ '-.¢:::-~.-'~- . , ' 77 - . - - -

. . . . ,::-'..-:.....-.~rectt~ a n t / , e n g m s a n t w m m p e r s o n n e l a t a i rpor t s . ":'::::'::::::~':" !:!:":!::" (b) :~:~,ccess roads

1-4 G e n e r a l . Eva lua t ion of ski l ls a n d k n o w l e d g e as re q l # ~ l b~i~, is :"ii!~:~-~l ~ /T.ar~ra~tYs~d~p~degiganafias°nS s t a n d a r d shal l be c o n d u c t e d by a d e s i g n a t e d qualifi¢:.d:'::'~luato~.~.!:-:::-'.-'..:... :~"" -i:":'::" e" F r a n - i b l e - - t e l oca t i ons a p p o i n t e d by the a u t h o r i t y h a v i n g j u r i s d i c t i o n . "-':i~.'.:~.S:,,.:.,.:- ====================== , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

":"-"~:.-":".-~k "-::~:!..'..!!.."-.':.'..::: ~ i n s t r u m e n t l a n a m g sys tem t ~ t ~ cr luca , a reas

All eva lua t ions sha l l be p e r f o r m e d in a c o ~ i i ~ n e ~ : .,~ !,g), D e s i g n a t e d a i r c ra f t i so l a t ion a r ea s . . . . . . . , . . . . .~::~ " , ' : , , :~ : , "-:-~::~--:-'-':" (n) L ,on t roneo access p o i n t s

e a c n onjec t lve snan De m e t In Its enure ty . ~!s* "%S'.!:..':~:: -:-~::.::- , . , ~ , . _ . ..:..-~'.'~ "~i.".':i-. .#:" U) r r e a e s t g n a t e c t s t a g i n g a reas

. . . . . . . . ~ - " : : , "::::~i~.':i~ ~:" (j) A i r p o r t faci l i t ies ( t e rmina l s , h a n g a r s , a n d so fo r th ) t -a o e n n m o n s . . . . . . . ":-".-"~.¢S:. ':::::": ...... (k) W a t e r supp l i e s

A i r c r a f t Acc iden t . An o c c u r r e n c e a s soc i a t ed ~ k . . d a e ~ff~rat ion of an a i r c ra f t t h a t t akes p lace b e t w e e n the t i m e any ~ J ~ : b o a r d s t i le a i r c ra f t wi th t i le i n t e n t i o n of f l igh t a n d un t i l all s u c ~ j S e r s o n s have d i s e m b a r k e d a n d in wh ich any p e r s o n suffers d e a ~ : o r s e r ious in ju ry or in wb ich the a i rc ra f t rece ives subs tan t i a l d a m a g e .

A i r c r a f t I nc iden t . An o c c u r r e n c e , o t h e r t h a n a n acc iden t , a s soc i a t ed wi th t i le o p e r a t i o n of an a i rcraf t , t h a t affects or c o u l d a f fec t c o n t i n u e d safe o p e r a t i o n if n o t cor rec ted• An i n c i d e n t does n o t r e su l t in s e r i ous in ju ry to p e r s o n s or subs t an t i a l d a m a g e to the a i rcraf t .

ARFF P e r s o n n e l . P e r s o n n e l u n d e r t he o p e r a t i o n a l j u r i s d i c t i o n of the c h i e f o f the a i r p o r t f i re d e p a r t m e n t a s s i g n e d to a i rc ra f t r escue a n d fire f igh t ing .

A p p r o v e d . * A c c e p t a b l e to t he a n t h o r i t y h a v i n g j u r i s d i c t i o n .

A u t h o r i t y H a v i n g J u r i s d i c t i o n . * T h e o r g a n i z a t i o n , office, o r i n d i v i d u a l r e s p o n s i b l e for a p p r o v i n g e q u i p m e n t , an ins ta l l a t ion , or a p r o c e d u r e .

Cr i t i ca l R e s c u e a n d Fire F ight ing A c c e s s A r e a . T h e r e c t a n g u l a r a r e a s u r r o u n d i n g a runway wi t l t in wh ich a i rc ra f t m o v e m e n t s can be

2-3 Scenar ios . Given a s i m u l a t e d i n c i d e n t / a c c i d e n t scenar io , a rad io , a n d a d e s t i n a t i o n on the a i rpor t , ARFF p e r s o n n e l shal l safely p e r f o r m the fo l lowing:

(a) C o m m u n i c a t e with g r o u n d con t ro l . (b) O b t a i n all neces sa ry c lea rances . (c) Se lec t the sho r t e s t a n d safest r e s p o n s e rou te by safely a r r iv ing

a t t i le d e s i g n a t e d p o i n t w i th in spec i f i ed t imes r e q u i r e d in NFPA 403, S t a n d a r d f o r Aircraf t Rescue a n d Fire-Fighting Services at Airports, 7-1.S.

(d) D i scha rge agent • (e) C o m m u n i c a t e d i rec t ly by rad io with a f l igh t c rew r e g a r d i n g

the a i rc ra f t e m e r g e n c y s i tua t ion•

2-4 A i r p o r t Mark ings . ARFF p e r s o n n e l , g iven a d i a g r a m of t i le r unway a n d tax iway system, shal l l abe l a n d iden t i fy t he fo l l owing a i r p o r t m a r k i n g s :

(a) C o l o r of r u n w a y m a r k i n g s (b) C o l o r of tax iway m a r k i n g s (c) H o l d bars ( l ines) (d) D i s p l a c e d t h r e s h o l d s (e) A i m i n g p o i n t / l a n d i n g z o n e bars

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2-5 Lighting. Given a written examination, the ARFF personnel shall identify the color code system or location, or both, for the following:

(a) Runway center line and edge lighting (b) Taxiway center line and edge lighting (c) Runway threshold lights (d) Runway departure end lights (e) Obstruction lighting (f) Visual slope indicator lights

2-6 Signage. Given a written examination, ARFF pe'rsonnel shall identify the signage system for die airport.

2-7 Airport Traffic. Given a map of the airport, ARFF personnel shall label and identify all motor vehicle t r , ~ c routes and the traffic flow system of the airport, including vehicle parking and storage areas.

Chapter $ Aircraft Familiarization

3-1 General. This chapter identifies the skill and knowledge required to maintain aircraft familiarization competence. ARFF personnel require a thorough knowledge of,all types of aircraft utilizing the airport.

3-2 Criteria. ARFF personnel shall continuously demonstrate proficiency in the following behaviors pertinent to die types of aircraft regularly operating at the airport:

(e) Inherent dangers associated with striking stationary or moving objects

(f) Hazards associated with horseplay (g) Injuries occurring from overexertion or other physiological

iactors (h.) Proper donning and wearing of protective clothing and

eqmpment (i) Safe mounting, dismounting, ,arid riding on apparatus (j) Basic driving safety (k) Critical stress management (I) Water safety (where located near water)

Chapter 5 Personal Protective Equipment

5-1 General. This chapter identifies the knowledge and skills required to properly identify, maintain, and utilize persot~al protective equipment. ARFF personnel require an intimate knowledge of personal protective equipment on which their lives and those of others depend.

5-2 Protective Clothing and Equipment. ARFF personnel shall articulate the proper wearing, maintenance, and purpose of die following protective clothing and equipment:

(a) Boots (b) Gloves (c) Turnout coat (d) Turnout pants (e) Helmet (f) Eye protection

(a) Identify the various types and models of aircraft including the (g) Self-contain~j]-b.reathing apparatus (SCBA) approximate number of passengers each are designed to carry. (h) P r o t e c t i v e l y : : x

(b) Identify the categories of aircraft propulsion systems and (i) Speciali~i~lothiiSg their associated hazards. (j) Heari l :~l~"~gtion . . . . . . .,:,-r -.::!~?~: (c) Identify major aircraft structural components usmg the "~'~:. .:~.?:?:~. correct terms and nomenclature. 5-3 B ~ , . A p p ~ .ARFF personnel shall demonstrate and

(d) Describe materials used in aircraft construction and their a r t i c # ~ ' ~ : ~ a r i o u s ~ ; : ~ : ' a n d their purpose relative to their effects on fire and rescue operations, a s s ~ e d .1..~'. eathing a p p , { u s :

(e) Demonstrate the proper use of an aircraft familiarization .:.,..~,."~,.'~i~ili~:"':~" :, ~:. . ':"::" chart by identifying and describing the followin~ "::" ( a ~ - ~ l ~ i o l o g y of respiration

1. Location of normal entry doors, emergency exits, and 1. ~ i~esp i r a to ry system evacuation slides . 2. T l ;~ .~ td ,for respiratory protection

2. Fuel tanks ~:iiii~'~}::E::.':.:... $. Thr~...~:~limitvalues 3. Passenger and flight crew compartments "~il~:~:....~..,,.Short~m exposure limits 4. Oil tanks :"..':~':. " ~ . . ~ s of breathing apparatus ,assigned 5. Hydraulic reservoirs % ..::!!i~';¢(c)"".'~athing apparatus procedures 6. Oxygen cylinders .~:.. ~:".-~.-: '-"::iii! '~ I. l~'onning and doffingprocedures 7. Batteries ::~Y ":"~'.~ :"-:{"..~,. Safety precautions andemergency procedures 8. Fuselage break-ln points ##i~x Y:'. . . . . . . "iii~i!!::~3. Decontamination/cleaning metliods and procedures

(f) Demonstrate die ability to properly open and 6 ~ : : ,:.-::iii:"i:i!:'-:!{i~ii~:':.::::..i~:i~i-:ii:: 4. Routine testing arid maintenance emergency exits, x':..'ii?~i~ ~ "~:~#~ 5. C~are and maintenance of air cylinders

(g) Demonstrate die ability to locate and ope~..g~i~J.ous "::i-li::~i~ii~::.. 6. Breathing apparatus control procedures compartment and access doors. :i~:."':::': ...... ~:-~:.:.:.::, ":::~:"-(::"-~'k-:::': .... 7. Cylinder removal and replacement

(h) Locate and identify the following s y s ~ s and c'o~nen~'-::::: 8. Cylinder recharging 1. Various on-board fire protection w ~ . ~ . and ext i~ishi f i 'g

systems "~ "~}.:::. :!~} 2. Auxiliary power unit (APU) '%!i}~::, ..::iiii;: Chapter 6 Aircraft Cargo Hazards 3. Flight data recorder and cockpit voice rec0i~i~.~.:......:.-ii ::" 4. Brake and wheel systems ~:~{.:':"ii~ E:;," 6-1" General. This chapter identifies the knowledge, skills, and (i) Identify and describe particular hazards uniq.if~: to particular procedures required of ARFF personnel to properly identify and

aircraft safely migrate cargo hazards during emergencies. ARFF personnel shall demonstrate familiarity with the level of personal protection

Chapter 4 ARFF Personnel Safety

4-1 General. This chapter identifies the knowledge and skills required to ,assure ARb-I 7 personnel safety. Most ARFF operations involve an element of risk. To reduce this risk, ARFF personnel require in-depth knowledge of file exposure to the hazards ,associated with their occupation through training and periodic testing of their knowledge and skills.

4-2 Criteria. ARFF personnel shall possess the knowledge to articulate accident prevention and safe work practices in the following areas:

(a) Most frequent types of fireground accidents (b) Cause of injuries in specific preceding incidents (c) Proper lifting techniques (d) How to avoid falls and tripping accidents

required for dealing with specific incidents.

6-2 Criteria. ARbT personnel shall demonstrate the following:

(a) A comprehensive knowledge of the airport dangerous cargo response plan

(b) The use of available reference materials to identify dangerous goods and determine the appropriate action to safely and effectively manage the incident

(c) The procedures for the identification, risk assessment, isolation, rescue, and evacuation requirements for a given dangerous goods incident

(d) The correct utilization of personal protective equipment and monitoring devices as they relate to the airport dangerous goods response plan

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6-3 Decontamination. ARFF personnel shall, for a given dangerous goods incident, identify the proper decontamination procedures required for personnel, equipment, and the incident stte.

8-3 Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance. ARFF personnel shall demonstrate their knowledge and skills relative to roudne inspection and maintenance of vehicles in accordance with fire department policy and manufacturers' specifications and maintenance manuals.

Chapter 7 Emergency Communication Systems

7-1 General. This chapter identifies the knowledge and skills ARFF must demonstrate to properly identify and operate airport communication systems available for fire department use.

7-1.1 ARFF personnel shall demonstrate the knowledge and operational skills pertaining to proper use and required maintenance of communication systems used by the airport fire department.

7-9 Criteria. ARFF personnel shall maintain a proficiency and sb,'dl demonstrate the following on a prescribed periodic basis:

(a) A thorough knowledge of and ability to operate all primary and alternate airport emergency communication systems that connect the fire department with the following:

1. Control tower or flight service station 2. Airport administrative offices 3. Airlines 4. Fixed base operators 5. Mutual aid agencies 6. Airport service vehicles (in accordance with NFPA 40~,

Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports, 5- 1.2)

8-4 Operation of Equipment and Devices, ARFF personnel shall demonstrate that they have sufficient knowledge and skill to efficiently and safely operate the following systems of assigned emergency vehicles:

(a) Communication equipment (b) Pump operation (c) Proportioning system (d) Turret(s) (e) Vehicle positioning and maneuvering (f) Elevated devices (where provided) (g) Skin penetrating tools (where provided) (h) Various nozzles (types and applications) (i) Lighting systems (for accident site) (j) Driver enhanced vision system (DEVS) (k) Rescue tools (forcible entry, cutting, lifting, allcl SO torth) (I) Ladder evolutions (m) Ventilation equipment

8-5 ARFF Vehicle Operation. Designated ARFF persormel shall have sufficient knowledge and skill to efficiently and s:ffely operate the assigned vehicle(s), including d~e following:.

(a) Operation of a vehicle that has its agent tanks fiflly loaded, semi-loaded, and unloaded

(b) An operating knowledge of the fire department's standby power source (or alternate communication system), its testing sequence, procedure, test recording, and proper routine maintenance.

(c) A working knowledge of the proper function of all emergency and backup alarm systems and their devices, and the ability to reinstate all systems that have been activated.

(d) An awareness of all possible ways of reporting emergencies and the steps required to ensure that proper and complete notification occurs.

(b) Operation o~.!::~..yehicle in all climatic conditions experienced at the airport .~":::::":'~':.:.'~

(c) Operati.~i~.~...f a v~ ic le within safe limits while negotiating high-speed ~ s and high-speed braking

(d) O p . e ~ o n ~ e l a i c l e that is operating in an environment that ha~. !i~::~ ~ . age "::~-'..'..~%.

(e) . :~ .~ : f~ i :n of a ~ : ' i n various conditions of liglating (f/~"Y'Op ..~..ation of a v e ~ l e in off-road conditions

~i : i~ '":: Chapter 9 Extinguishing Agents (e) A thorough knowledge and application of the international phonetic alphabet and standard airport communication . ~"~i~: . . . . . t~erminology (in accordance with H A 100~,, Standard for Airport :i::~]:.:;.(~:-::::.,.9-1 G e n e ~ . ~ i s chapter identifies the knowledge and skills Fire Fighter Professional Quah'fications, 17-1.1 and 17-2.2). ~ . ' . ~ . r e d o . . ~ personnel relative to the proper selection and

(f) A complete knowledge of and ability to operate all fire :~ii~. ~ " of extinguishing agents to be used on fires involving department, ground control, mutual aid, and airport radio . . . . . . ' ~ i ~ - . ~ ~':~ frequencies using prescribed procedures, discipline, a n d . ~ 9 . 1 . ::ii~;. "~' ::":*

(g) An ability to initiate and operate all c o m m u n i c a t ~ : f e a ~ s '!i~:9-..~. Selection and Application. Given all the extinguishing agents contained in the fire department alarm room, its e m ~ c y ..i~!:i~,... -:x ~ d at the airport, ARFF personnel shall describe the proper vehicles and any vehicle dedicated for use as a co~ t i# : ' - ' ~ i~ i~ : . . ' . : . . ":~::~'-'~:'i:hoice and application for the following types of fires: command unit. " ~ i ~ ' ' ~

(h) The ability to communicate with flight d ~ . $ . . o n n : ~ i ~ . (a) Aviation gasoline (AvGas) means of an aircraft's inter-phone system, bE:~ '~ i t~B$!~r ret~-~.~ ~ (b) Jet fuels direct radio contact, or by use of standard...,:~$ernation':"~j!~oun~ ":':':'~-" (c) Interior aircraft combustibles aircraft hand signals. The location of thg . : . :~af t i n t e r - p ~ e "" (d) Magnesium system jack shall be defined and Iocated"0n : ~ a i r c r a f t ' ~ e using (e) Electrically energized the airport (in accordance with NFPA 402, G u : ~ o r Air l i f t Rescue (f) Composite materials and Fire Fighting Operations, 3-2.1). %ii:~':?.i::.....::iiiU (g) Engine

(i) The ability to locate, for purposes of e m e r g e ~ l s e , vital (h) Cargo telephone numbers so that calls can be directed tq~dividuals and (i) Wheel fires agencies as required.

(j) A working knowledge of alternate means of communications; the location and use of special equipment such as cellular and hard-wire field phones, power megaphones, and flashlights for hand signaling; and the ability to interpret light signals from the control tower°

Chapter 8 ARFF Vehicles and Equipment

8-1 General. This chapter identifies the knowledge and skills that shall be demonstrated by designated ARFF personnel who are required to operate ARFF vehicles and special equipment under all operating conditions.

8-2 Tools and Equipment. ARFF personnel shall describe the individual tools and equipment on each ARFF vehicle on the airport. The description shall include its designed use, required maintenance, proper storage, and a demonstration of its use. ARFF personnel shall also be able to describe with complete accuracy its storage location on each vehicle.

(j) Other

9-3 Descriptions of Effects. Given all tile extinguishing agents used at the airport, ARFF personnel shall describe the effects of agent application when the following conditions exist:

(a) Wind (a) Rain (c) Freezing weather (d) Use of more than one agent (compatibility) (e) Fuel-soaked sod and flowing fuel or pressurized fuel (f) Other

Chapter 10 Emergency Aircraft Evacuation Assistance

10-1 General. Because savinglives is the first priority in aircraft rescue and fire fighting, ARFF personnel shall possess comprehensive knowledge and shall be highly skilled in emergency aircraft evacuation procedures for all those types of aircraft using the airport.

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10-2 Criteria. ARFF personnel shall demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the following emergency evacuation systems and devices:

(a) Emergency exits (b) Stairways (c) Evacuation slides (d) Military aircraft evacuation and ejection systems and canopy

ejection systems

Chapter 11 Rescue and Fire-Fighting Operations

11-1 General. ARFF personnel shall he familiar with their responsibilities during an emergency involving aircraft. Rescue and fire-fighting operations involve a multitude of tasks, many of which occur simultaneously. All of these tasks need to be considered in "sizing-up" an emergency.

11-2 Considerations. ARFF personnel shall describe how each of the following items might affect an emergency response:

(a) Ground slope (b) Wind direction (c) Movement of other vehicles (d) Most effective use of turrets and hand lines

11-10 Agent Application. ARFF personnel shall describe those factors to be considered that will affect proper extinguishing agent application pert inent to water/agent conservation.

11-11 Ventilation Considerations. ARFF personnel si~all identi£y the following ventilation factors as they relate to an aircraft fire'

(a) Backdraft considerations (h) Flashover considerations (c) Ventilation locations (d) Methods of ventilation

11-12 Structural Apparatus. AAT.FF personnel shall define the structural apparatus expected to respond to the airport on mutual aid assignments and how tile vehicles and equipment are most effectively deployed.

(a) Nature of the emergency (a) Type of aircraft (c) Number of passengers and crew (d) Amount of fuel on board (e) Location of tile accident (f) Nature and location of cargo (g) Wind direction and velocity (h) Weather conditions and terrain (i) ARFF vehicle status

11-13 Extinguishing Agent Re.supply. ARFF personnel shall explain extinguishing agent resupply procedures established by the airport fire department.

11-14 Fire Department Supply and Resupply. ARFF personnel shall idendfy fire department supply and resupply sources on and adjacent to the airport.

11-15 Post-F'tre Considerations. ARFF personnel shall explain ~jk) Time of day or night post-fire operat io~. :ol icy established by their fire depar tment as

) Other they relate to t h $ ~ n g :

I 1-3 Emergency Alerts. ARFF personnel shall identify the types of (a) B i o h a g ~ : ~ . ~ . . mat considerations emergency alerts that occur on the airport and. the actions of the (b) Site ~ r i t ~ . ~ . . fire department required for each type. (c) S ~ . ~ t o g r a ~ d .documentation

11-4 Vehicle Routes. Given several locations on and off the (~"Mcx~men t of w r e ~ e airport, ARFF personnel shall describe the most direct response . ~ . ~i~:~. '::":" routes, alternate routes, and problems or hazards that they could ":" ~ , ~ . - . . present. : ~ " Chapter 12 Live Fire Fighting

. . . . . ~;~.,~ -.:~ • ~:-':':" . . . . . 11-5 SIze-Up Procedures. Given an accRdent SltUataon, ARFF :~:'~!!.%,J2-1 G e n ~ h J s chapter identtfies the various types ,and szzes of personnel shall describe proper "size-up" procedures. ~ ~ a . s s o c i . ~ ' ~ l with aircraft accidents. ARFF personnel shall

% ~ ~ and as teams regularly demonstrate their ability to 11-6 Factors Af fec t in~Fire Attack. Given a fire situation, ~ ':i~'-'i. ~ i ~ effectively control and extingnisb these fires. personnel shall descri'~e how the following factors could ~ i .~ .~2e "~'!i:"..:! *~ fire attack: .~':;":":" '~"."'-"" ':'"~ii:~:.~ Criteria. ARFF personnel shall extinguish tile following:

~ f~ : . ..,::~:.,.~.::-~..:~ -~-:. ~s.-::.~" . . . . . . . (a) Wind *" ":~-:..:-:~!:.'.- -:.'-r:':"":::~i~:-:.-,- :~i'"" (a) An aircraft fuel fire or slmulataon uuhzmg an approprmte (a) Terrain "::%::.':{:':'~ . . . . . . ~$t~,'-'~:: fire extinguisher. ..~?:::-:.~.: .... . . . . . . . (c) Wreckage ~?.~. : : . . ":*.:'~:".!.x (b) An aircraft fuel fire or slmulatmn uuhzmg ARFF vehtcle (d) Survivors .,:.6 ....... ~ :~ -~ : "':'~.~::..#"" hand lines and appropriate extinguishing agent while using proper (e) Hazardous areas .~# . . . . . . . ":":'~i$.. ~i[~ i!~'" technique. The s~ze o f the fire shall be appropriate for the agent

~ . ~ . "::?~- :~:" flow of the hand lines. 11-7 Response Considerations. ARFF p~rs~*~.~J, shall de~'.i".t.~e the (c) An aircraft fuel fire or simulation using ARFF vehicle turrets following factors in regard to an aircraft fire agi~i~leir re~fionships and appropriate extinguishing agent using proper technique. The as exposures: ~:.::..:'!~:.::~ =¢::" size of the fire shall be appropriate for the class or index of the

~""i~ ~:~ airport. (a) Survivors :Y (d) A simulated three-dimensional fire using ARFF velficle hand (b) Other aircraft (c) Structures (d) Un,'fffected parts of tile involved aircraft

1 I-8 Tactical Considerations. ARFF personnel shall define and prioritize the following tactical fire suppression categories:

(a) Rescue (b) Exposure protection (c) Fire confinement (d) Interior attack and ventilation (e) Ventilation (0 Overhaul (g) Fire extinguishment

lines and appropriate extinguishing agent(s) using proper technique.

(e) A simulated aircraft cabin fire using ARFF vehicle hand lines and water spray. Hand lines shall be properly advanced and coordinatedwith ventilation operations.

(f) A simulated auxiliary power unit fire on an aircraft utilizing ARFF vehicle hand lines or turrets applying appropriate extinguishing agent and using proper technique.

(g) A simulated aircraft wheel/brake area fire utilizing an ARFF vehicle hand line and appropriate agent and proper technique.

(h) A simulated electrical fire utilizing tile appropriate extinguishing agent and proper procedures and technique.

(i) A simulated engine fire using an ARFF vehicle hand line and appropriate extinguishing agent and the proper technique.

11-9 ARFF Vehicle Positioning. Given a scenario, ARFF personnel shall explain proper vehicle positioning of ARFF vehicles to assist in a given strategy. The following factors shall be considered:

12-2.1 Measurable standards of highly skilled performance shall be established for each of the fire situations listed in 12-2(a) through (i) by the anthority having jurisdiction for file airport.

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Chapter 18 Airport Emergency Plan

13-1 General. ARFF personnel are key members of a team organized to deal with airport emergencies. It is fundamental that they understand their duoes and responsibilities as defined in the airport emergency plan.

13-2 Fire Department Response. ARFF personnel shall identify and describe each type of emergency listed in the plan (inducting alert procedures) that requires a response of the fire department.

13-3 Incident Command. ARFF personnelshall, for each emergency involving the fire department, provide descriptions or identify the following:

(a) Describe the chain of command and command authority at incidents both on and off airport.

(b) Identify the personnel associated with each responsibility in the incident management system.

(c) Describe the procedures for the change of command during any phase of the emergency.

(d) Identify and describe other agencies involved, induding each individual role, responsibility, and authority.

(e) Describe in general various ARFF personnel duties and responsibilities under the plan.

Chapter 14 Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

14-1 General. This chapter identifies the critical knowledge and skills that ARFF personnel shall be required to have in order to provide basic emergency medical service (EMS) at the airport. ARFF personnel shall have the knowledge and skills to be able to operate in an emergency environment until additional medical resources become available.

(o) Demonstrate the proper method of splinting. (p.) Demonstrate proper precautions and procedures for

chddbirth and care of the newborn. (q) Demonstrate recognition of common medical conditions

that affect medical treatment (e.g., diabetics, pacemaker). (r) Demonstrate approved measures for handling emotionally

disturbed persons. (s) Demonstrate techniques for moving the injured. (t) Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of medical

tr~ua~e'Demonstrate an understanding of the treatment of fatalities. (v) Be familiar with the parameters of a simple triage and rapid

transport (START) system.

Chapter 15 Administration and Standards

Ill-1 General. This chapter covers general administrative requirements and respofisibilities.

15-2 Criteria. ARFF personnel shall demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the following:

(a) Airport and fire department standard operating procedures (b) Local instructions, bylaws, and regulations (c) Individu~ responsibilities as they relate to die maintena.cc

and operational effectiveness of ARFF (d) Record-keeping requirements, including perso.al records

related to professional competency (e) Organizational structure (f) Occupational health and safety regulations (g) Emergency l~l~ning, including personal roles and

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14-2 Criteria. ARFF personnel shall be able to demonstrate or explain the following:

(a) Define the accepted method of infection control and universal blood and body fluid precautions as prescribed for public safety workers.

(b) Demonstrate proper methods of decontamination, disinfection, and disposal of personal protective equipment that has become contaminated.

(c) Explain or demonstrate the accepted procedures for sh l i e rescuer and two rescuer CPR, including adult, child, and : procedures.

(d) Demonstrate proper management of an obs a conscious and an unconscious adult, child, and

(e) Demonstrate the use of a resuscitation mask in the performance of single rescuer and two r e scue r~ l [g l~ ~ .

primary survey for life-t~m~e e ~ (f) Demonstrate a " (g) Identify three types of external bleec[i~ ~

characteristics of each. me ~'o emo= *e *ee gTo,

bleeding. (i) According to severity, identify character lsu~Lds~monstrate

treatment of thermal and chemical burns. ( j ) Describe and demonstrate the proper techniqCes for

managing the following: 1. Head injuries 9. Chest injuries 3. Fractures 4. Spinal injuries (k) Describe the symptoms and demonstrate emergency

treatment of the following: 1. Shock 2. Fainting 3. Allergies 4. Convulsions 5. Heart attack 6. Stroke (I) Identify the symptoms and demonstrate emergency treatment

for the following: I. Ingested poisons 2. Drug overdose

(m) Identify the method of contacting the poison control center that serves the airport.

(n) Demonstrate knowledge and skill in performing the Heimlich maneuver.

16-1 ~ll.'~l'his ~ d e n t i f i e s the knowledge and skill ARFF persojlfel in maintaining levels of competency

B~rater reso~operations. Personnel who can be called ml~rescue from an aircraft that has crashed and/or water must have a sound understanding of seamanship lineal,if rescue of the aircrafts' occupants is to succeed. I~l~lives is the first priority in aircraft rescue and fire

personnel shah possess the comprehensive of water safety and shall be highly skilled in water rescue for all airports with the need for potential water rescue

Criteria. ARFF personnel shall demonstrate the following:

(a) Practical boat handling, induding maneuvering in confined water, high.speed maneuvering, steering a compass course and taking rough bearings, berthing and unberthing, coming to and weighing anchor, and making fast to and leaving a buoy.

(b) A sound understanding of chartwork, including the meaning of common chart symbols, the use of tidal diamonds, position fixing course correction allowing for currents and leeway, and dangers to navigation including .rules and regulations for collision prevention.

(c) Comprehensive local knowledge of signals and regulations, inducting local marks, buoyage lights, leading lights and marks, dangers to navigation, minimum and maximum depths over banks, obstructions, currents, and abnormal tidal conditions. A general knowledge of the times and heights of tides and safe landing places in diffenng weather conditions together with safe compass courses in and out of local harbors is also required.

(d) The recovery of an injured or in.ca~citated person from the water, towing astern and alon~,,side, r ight~g capsized dinghies, working with heficopters, pacing alongside under way, search patterns, and techniques.

(e) A sound understanding of distress signals, including the regulations for preventing coilhion, signs of approaching bad weather, effects of craft stability, freeboard, and trim together with loading and discharging occupants. (f) A sound understanding of the care and m~intenance of rescue ra~. illcluding [ en~,,inest hull, and electrical system, togetller with ay-to-day rouune inspections. Life-saving equipment ana aevices

together with associated protective dothing shall be incorporated in these inspections.

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C h a p t e r 17 R e f e r e n c e d P u b l i c a t i o n s

17-1 The following documents or portions thereof are referenced within dfis standard as mandatory requirements and shall be considered part of the requirements of dais standard. The edition indicated for each referenced mandatory document is the current edition as of the date of the NFPA issuance of this standard. Some of these mandatory documents might also be referenced in this standard for specific informational purposes and, therefore, are ,also listed in Appendix B.

1%1.1 NFPA Publ i ca t ions . National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.

NFPA 402, Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Operations, 1996 edition.

NFPA 40~,, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Services at Airports, 1998 edition.

NFPA 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 1994 edition.

A-I-6 Each authority having jurisdiction should establish an on- ~ 1 ~ program to evaluate personnel assigned ARFF duties. All

personnel should be evaluated on each objective and task that is applicable to the ARFF operation at their airports as required under the provisions of this standard. The pass/fail criteria for performance task-based competencies and minimum test scores on knowledge-based objectives will be established by the authority having jurisdiction based on the operational functions required. In some cases the authority havlngjurisdiction might establish a minimum requirement of 100 percent for some knowledge-based areas (such as airport familiarization), while they might establish a minimum p,'~slng score of 75 percent for OliVer knowledge-based areas (based on the local requirements and needs).

A-f-1 The term "mitigate" as it is used in dfis context means to lessen in severity - - that is, emergency response personnel are expected to perform duties, as it relates to aircraft cargo hazards, only to the extent in which they are trained, equipped, and qualified. It might be necessary to utilize an outside response or professional firm to perform activities beyond the capabilities of the on-airport response.

Appendix A Explanatory Material A-12-2(b) and (c) For burn area structures and agent discharge rates see U.S. FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220/17A.

Appendix A is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but ~s included for informational purposes on~.. This appendix contains explanatory material numbered to correspond with the applicable text paragraphs.

Appendix B Referenced Publications

B-I The following documents or portions thereof are referenced A-l-5 Approved. The National Fire Protection Association does not approve, inspect, or certify any installations, procedures, equipment ' or materials; nor does it approve or evaluate testing laboratories. In determining the acceptability of installations, procedures, equipment, or materials, the authority having

~risdiction may base acceptance on compliance with NFPA or other appropriate standards. In the absence of such standards, said and~ority may require evidence of proper installation, procedure, or use. The authority Iiavingjurisdiction may also refer to the listings or labeling practices of an organization that is concerned with product evaluations and is thus in a position to

within this standar~xfor informational purposes only and are thus not considered p , . ~ t h e requirements of this standard unless also listed i n - C ~ e r ~ ~ . The edition indicated here for each reference is ~ t - x e n t edition as of the date of the NFPA issuance of this s t a r ~ i ~ :

~ - - - - ~-<,-- .- .':~:'-i . "~, . .'~'%'.$: . . . . . B - t . l m . ~ A v i a t t o ~ t s t r a t m n PubUcatton. Department of T r ~ o r ~ t i g n , O i s t r i b ~ Unit, Washington, DC 20590.

..::~i:. %.. #:" ~ ~ Circular" 150-5920/17A.

determine compliance with appropriate standards for the current production of listed items. ~.::.:.-..:: ....

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Authority Having Jurisdiction. The phrase "authority ::~. %~ilii~,~ii,4 A-I-5 having jurisdiction" is used in NFPA documents in a broad % .-¢#~ . . . . ~i~";'::" manner, since jurisdictions and approval agencies vary ~ i r ':~{Ji~!" :~:" responsibilities, Where public safety is primary, file au~"?i ty "?..'i~..:.-:~i :".:'i:,::..~., lmvingjurisdiction may be a federal, state, local or ~ r e g i o ~ . .:.: "~}ff depar tment or individual such as a fire chief; fire m ~ " " : ~ ? . c ~ . : : . : i ! J ~ -:-'!::" a fire prevention bureau, labor department, or health d e ' ~ e n t ; ""~'.-'.'~:: building official; electrical inspector;, or o t h e r s ~ ~ . . . . x . authority For insurance purposes an i n s u ~ " ~ f ~ o n ":~&.:~# department rating bureau or other l n s u r ~ e c o m p ' ~ ..?.~.~ representative may be the authority h a ~ ~ m a f l y circumstances, the property owner or his or ~ > f i e s i g n a t ' ~ agent assumes the role of the authority bavingjurisdir~.~; at g.~ternment installations, the commanding officer or d e p ~ # # - ' ( f i c i a l may he the anthority having jurisdiction.

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PART H

(Log #CPI) 408- 1 - (1-$ Class A Fires, Class B Fires, Class D Fires): Accept SUBMITrER: Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

I RECOMMENDATION: Olange the definitions of Class AFires, [ Class B Fires, and Class D Fires to read as follows: I Class A Fires. Fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as [ wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics. I Class B Fires. Fires in flammable liquids, oils, greases, tars, oil- [ base paints, lacquers, and flammable gases. [ Class D Fires. Fires in combustible metals, such as magnesium, I titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium, and potassium

SUBSTANTIATION: To provide conformtty and consistency to terms defined in NFPA documents. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

PART Ill

(Log #CPI) 422- 1 - (Entire Document): Accept $UBMITTER: Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

[ RECOMMENDATION: Reconfirm the present edition of NFPA [ 42'2, Guide for Aircraft Accident Response.

SUBSTANTIATION: The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Committee recommends the reconfirmation of the 1994 edition of NFPA 422, Guide for Aircraft Accident Response, as the document is suitable for current use. References to other documents and standards will be updated and editorial changes to bring NFPA 422 into conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style will be accomplished in the reconfirmation. COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

(Log #CP2) 408- 2 - (2-1.1.1 and 2-1.1.2): Accept SUBMFITER: Technical Committee on Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

] RECOMMENDATION: 1. Replace 2-1.1.1 and 2-1.1.2 with the ] following: . . , [ 2-1.2 Portable fire extinguishers used to compff wire mis [ standard shall be listed and labeled and meet or exceed all the [ requirements of one of the fire test standards and one of the ] appropriate performance standards shown below:. I (a) Fire Test Standards. ANSI/UL 711, C A N / U L ~ 0 8 - M 9 0

(b) Performance Standards 1. Carbon Dioxide Types. A NSI/UL 154, CAN/ULG.S502-MgO 2. Dry Chemical Types. ANSI/UL 299, CAN/ULGS504-M86 3. Water Types. ANSI/UL 626, C A N / U L ~ 0 7 - 9 2 4. Halon T))pes. ANSI/UL 1095, CAN/ULGSS12-M87 5. Film-Forming Foam Types. ANSI/UL 8.

2. Renumber existing paragraphs accordingly. SUBSTANTIATION: Ahhou~h differences exist between the current test methods, harmonmation efforts are currently under way between the applicable conformity assessment organizations, thus minimizing any perceived concerns. This will comply with a recent Standards Council decision on this matter regarding NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (D#98-$). COMMITTEE ACTION: Accept.

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