Chapter 01 Qualification for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Personnel

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

6th Edition

Chapter 1 — Qualifications for Aircraft Rescue and Fire

Fighting Personnel

Explain the mission of ARFF personnel.

Learning Objective 1

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ARFF personnel must be highly trained in order to carry out their three mission priorities.

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REVIEW QUESTION

What are the three mission priorities of ARFF personnel?

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Describe the history of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting.

Learning Objective 2

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The need for ARFF dates back to birth of the airplane.

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CFR changed during World War II.

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The advent of commercial jets led to concerns about civil aviation safety.

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Improvements to civilian ARFF services began in the 1960s and 1970s.

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ARFF continues to evolve in order to meet demands of modern aviation.

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REVIEW QUESTION

What are some significant milestones in the history of ARFF?

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Identify organizations that deal with air transportation.

Learning Objective 3

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A number of organizations deal with air transportation in the United States and other countries.

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(Cont.)

A number of organizations deal with air transportation in the United States and other countries.

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(Cont.)

A number of organizations deal with air transportation in the United States and other countries.

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REVIEW QUESTION

How do the organizations described in the manual influence ARFF operations?

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Identify roles and responsibilities of ARFF team members.

Learning Objective 4

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ARFF personnel and the flight deck crew and attendants all have specific responsibilities.

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NOTE

Occupant survivability is greatly increased if the accident is a low impact, the aircraft fuselage is largely intact, and no fuel fire has occurred. Even in severe crashes, ARFF personnel should operate as if there are survivors, extinguish any fires, start the evacuation, and perform rescue, as needed.

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Standards for minimum staffing requirements must be met.

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ARFF personnel may be assigned to various positions depending on their qualifications.

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REVIEW QUESTION

What are the responsibilities of the functional positions on an ARFF

team?

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Identify elements of ARFF training programs.

Learning Objective 5

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An ARFF firefighter may receive several types of training.

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Training requirements contained in NFPA® 1003 are divided into three major duties.

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Airport firefighters must do the following to familiarize themselves with the airport they serve.

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Airport firefighters must do the following to familiarize themselves with the airport they serve.

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Airport firefighters must also familiarize themselves with aircraft that use the airport.

(Cont.)

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Airport firefighters must also familiarize themselves with aircraft that use the airport.

ARFF personnel face many real and potential hazards at incidents.

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Communications are a significant factor in the successful outcome of any incident.

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A variety of tools and equipment is available for rescuing aircraft occupants.

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Different types of extinguishing agents, application techniques, devices, and equipment may be required.

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ARFF personnel must be able to use and maintain a variety of apparatus and their systems.

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Aircraft fire suppression, ventilation, and overhaul are vital ARFF skills.

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ARFF driver/operators must safely transport firefighters and resources.

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Airport/community emergency plans (A/CEP) should be created before incidents occur.

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Strategic and tactical operations require knowledge of procedures and decision-making skills.

REVIEW QUESTION

What subject areas must airport firefighters be trained in?

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• ARFF personnel must be highly trained and prepared to provide aircraft rescue and fire fighting capability at airports around the world.

• Personnel should be familiar with the various organizations that are relevant to the ARFF mission.

Summary

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(Cont.)

• Personnel should meet the basic requirements and have the training necessary for becoming an ARFF firefighter.

Summary

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