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Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting. Operations . Chief Jay Shanley Orlando 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

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Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting

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

  2. 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  3. ARFF Communications • Video Presentation on DEF • Letter of Agreement w/ Tower Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  4. 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  5. 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  6. ARFF Index Determination Index A = Aircraft less than 90 feet One 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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  8. ARFF Index Determination Index B = Aircraft between 90 and 126 feet One or Two vehicles with Dry chemical as in Index A and 1500 gallons Water / Foam Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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  10. ARFF Index Determination 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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  12. ARFF Index Determination Index D = Aircraft between 159 and 200 feet Three Vehicles One with dry chemical as in Index A and 4000 gallons of Water / Foam Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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  14. ARFF Index Determination Index E = Aircraft 200 feet and Longer Three Vehicles One with dry chemical as in Index A and 6000 gallons of Water / Foam Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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  16. ALERT 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  17. ALERT LEVELS • ALERT 1 = Minor malfunctions that Don’t constitute threat to aircraft or passengers Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  18. ALERT 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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  20. ALERT 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 3 = Imminent or actual crash of an aircraft on or near the Airport Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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  22. Planned Response • Assign duties and responsibilities • Plan for mutual Aid, pre-assign • Plan for evidence preservation • Train routinely to include tabletop and full exercises. Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  23. 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  24. 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  25. 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  26. 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  27. What to Expect from ARFF Rapid, Professional, Courteous Response to ALL calls for Assistance. Don’t Hesitate to activate the Emergency System. Ask to activate the DEF and advise Flight Crew of critical info helpful to effective decision making Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  28. What to expect from ARFF • If time permits ARFF will be at Predetermined Standby Locations for each Runway Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  29. 9L-27R 9C-27C 18-36 9R-27L Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  30. What to expect from ARFF • If time permits ARFF will be at Predetermined Standby Locations for each Runway • If significant problem i.e.: Fire, Smoke expect ARFF truck to meet you Head-On after you have ceased movement. Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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  32. What to expect from ARFF • If time permits ARFF will be at Predetermined Standby Locations for each Runway • 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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  34. What to expect from ARFF • If time permits ARFF will be at Predetermined Standby Locations for each Runway • 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 Rescue if Incapacitated Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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  36. AFTER RESCUE • Begin triage of victims • Establish Treatment Areas • Arrange for Transportation Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  37. TRIAGE • Victim/Patient Sorting • 1 minute or less w/patient • Categorize into 4 groups • Minor, Moderate, Severe, Dead Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  38. TREATMENT • Airway, Breathing, Circulation • Advanced Skills if available • Some may be at treatment for hours depending on hospital circumstances Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  39. TRANSPORT • Ambulance, Helicopter, Bus • Provide Medical Staff for buses too. • Remember Accountability Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  40. EVIDENCE • Preserve Evidence as if Crime Scene • Mark and Identify patient locations • Photo-document early-on if capable • Write narratives and critique ASAP Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  41. Medical Emergencies “In Flight” Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  42. 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. Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  43. 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? Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  44. Water Rescue Operations Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  45. 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. Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  46. 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. Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  47. 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. Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  48. Questions??? Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  49. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Communications Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

  50. 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 Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002

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