Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Operations Chief Jay Shanley Orlando Sanford International Airport

Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

Aircraft Rescue and

FirefightingOperations

Chief Jay ShanleyOrlando Sanford International Airport


ARFF Operations• Staffing Levels• ARFF Index Determination• ARFF Capabilities• ALERT Levels• Planned Response• What to Expect from ARFF Services• In-Flight Medical• Water Rescue Operations


ARFF Communications• Video Presentation on DEF

• Letter of Agreement w/ Tower


Staffing Levels• Vary from Airport to Airport

• Minimum--- One FF per Vehicle

• Maximum--- Three FF per vehicle

• Even Largest Airports only have 5-10 directly assigned to ARFF Duties

• Economics drive staffing levels


ARFF Index Determination

• 14 CFR 139.315 determines Index by length of Air Carrier and Average Daily Departures

• Index A = Aircraft less than 90 feet

• Index B = Aircraft between 90 and 126 feet

• Index C = Aircraft between 126 and 159 feet

• Index D = Aircraft between 159 and 200 feet

• Index E = Aircraft greater then 200 feet



Index A = Aircraft less than 90 feetOne Vehicle carrying at least:

500 lbs. Sodium-based dry chemical or

450 lbs. Potassium-based dry chemical and

Water with quantity of foam to make 100 gallons of finished product for simultaneous discharge of dry chemical and AFFF Foam application




Index B = Aircraft between 90 and 126 feet

One or Two vehicles with Dry chemical as in Index A and 1500 gallons Water / Foam




Index C = Aircraft between 126 and 159 feet

Two or Three Vehicles

One with dry chemical as in Index A and 3000 gallons of Water / Foam




Index D = Aircraft between 159 and 200 feet

Three Vehicles





Index E = Aircraft 200 feet and Longer

Three Vehicles




ALERT LEVELSALERT LEVELS• Common terminology Nationwide• Alert 1• Alert 2• Alert 3• Some indicate aircraft size by phonetics• Alert 1-A• Alert 1-B• Alert 1-C


ALERT LEVELSALERT LEVELS

• ALERT 1 = Minor malfunctions that Don’t constitute threat to aircraft or passengers




• ALERT 2 = Situations if not contained WILL endanger aircraft and passengers





• ALERT 2 = Situations if not contained WILL endanger aircraft and passengers

• ALERT 3 = Imminent or actual crash of an aircraft on or near the Airport



Planned Response

• Assign duties and responsibilities

• Plan for mutual Aid, pre-assign

• Plan for evidence preservation

• Train routinely to include tabletop and full exercises.


Planned Response

• Response is broken into six different escalating levels in a matrix

• Three ALERT levels, 1,2,and 3

• Three INDEX levels, A,B and C


Anticipated Response during an Index A - ALERT 3 Incident

• Aircraft less than 90 feet

• Passengers level between 1-9

• Complete ARFF Response

• 3 – ALS Rescues Units 2- NON Emergency

• 1 – Battalion Chief

• 1 – Engine Company

• 1 – Tanker


Anticipated Response during an Index B - ALERT 3 Incident

• Aircraft between 90 and 126 feet • Passengers level between 10 - 49• Complete ARFF Response• 3 – ALS Rescues Units All Emergency• 2 – Battalion Chief• 2 – Engine Company• 1 – Tanker• 1 – Tower Truck


Anticipated Response during an Index C - ALERT 3 Incident

• Aircraft between 126 and 159 feet • Passengers level 50 and above• Complete ARFF Response• 3 – ALS Rescues Units All Emergency• 2 – Battalion Chief• 2 – Engine Company• 2 – Tanker• 2 – Tower Truck


What to Expect

from ARFF

Rapid, Professional, CourteousResponse to ALL calls for Assistance.

Don’t Hesitate to activate theEmergency System.

Ask to activate the DEF and advise Flight Crew of critical info helpful to effective decision making


What to expect from ARFF

• If time permits ARFF will be at Predetermined Standby Locations for each Runway


9L-27R

9C-27C

9R-27L

18-36




• If significant problem i.e.: Fire, Smoke expect ARFF truck to meet you Head-On after you have ceased movement.






• Expect a AFFF Foam Blanket Application






• Expect a AFFF Foam Blanket Application

• Expect Rescue if Incapacitated



AFTER RESCUE

• Begin triage of victims• Establish Treatment Areas• Arrange for Transportation


TRIAGE

• Victim/Patient Sorting• 1 minute or less w/patient• Categorize into 4 groups• Minor, Moderate, Severe, Dead


TREATMENT

• Airway, Breathing, Circulation• Advanced Skills if available• Some may be at treatment for

hours depending on hospital circumstances


TRANSPORT

• Ambulance, Helicopter, Bus

• Provide Medical Staff for buses too.

• Remember Accountability


EVIDENCE

• Preserve Evidence as if Crime Scene

• Mark and Identify patient locations

• Photo-document early-on if capable

• Write narratives and critique ASAP


Medical Emergencies

“In Flight”


Medical “In Flight” Emergencies

• Standby at far end of runway or at designated site. Never chase a plane.

• Have EMS Transport Unit and Air Stairs on site.

• Be prepared to respond to Aircraft on the field, if requested.

• If not serious, escort plane to gate.


Medical Emergencies, Info Potentially Received from DEF

• What medications are they taking? Alcohol ingested?

• Skin appearance? Blue, Pale, Sweating, Dry, Hot

• Breathing,Not breathing,• Is CPR in progress????• Is an AED on board?• Your updated ETA?


Water Rescue Operations


Water Rescue Operations• In water landings complicate rescue

operations.• They add a degree of urgency.• Don’t get caught up in the frenzy.• Fuel on the water may be a hazard• Your Airport Emergency Plan should

provide for such events, by establishing response coordination, and communication with water rescue teams.


Water Rescue Operations

• It is highly RECCOMMENDED that you practice your plan for an in water landing routinely…………….in FLORIDA Water is everywhere…. Even small planes can crash into backyard pools.


Water Rescue Operations• Most victims will self rescue if

capable.

• Aquatic rescue is a specialized field.• Adequate training should be

completed before embarking on these missions.


Questions???


Aircraft Rescue and

Firefighting

Communications


ARFF Communications

• Clear, concise communications are essential.

• Multiple radios complicate command.• Routine communications still on TOWER

Frequency.• Nationwide system (DEF)developed in

1999 to reduce ARFF communication complexities


What is the DEF?

• Discrete Emergency Frequency

• Alternate frequency for emergencies

• ATCT, Flight crew, and ARFF command can initiate.

• Designed to assist ARFF in mitigating aircraft emergencies & incidents.


Use of the D.E.F.

• Authorized ONLY by ATCT • Pilot or airport command must

request DEF, (AC 150/5210-7c).• ONLY THREE ON FREQUENCY• The Flight Crew • Air Traffic Control Tower • Airport ARFF Command


Why do we need a D.E.F.?

• Aircraft emergencies are complex in nature. i.e., cargo fire, passenger heart attack.

• Main players can concentrate on mission.

• Pass on Vital information otherwise limited on busy tower/ground frequencies.


What the ARFF Commander Needs From Pilots

• Nature of the emergency.• Aircraft type.• Souls on board (S.O.B).• E.T.A.• Landing runway.• Fuel remaining.


Discrete Emergency Frequency

• The pilot determines if an evacuation is necessary.

• The ARFF commander needs to know pilot intentions to properly position emergency equipment and personnel for rescue & firefighting operations.


The Pilot Is in CommandThe pilot is responsible for the

safety of the passengers and crew.

We can see where they can’t.Our information assists them in

decision making.Continuously advise pilot of

actions you are taking until emergency is terminated.


DISCREET EMERGENCY FREQUENCY

VIDEO



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Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Operations Chief Jay Shanley Orlando Sanford International Airport