Pacific Aviation Directors WORKSHOP

1. Pacific Aviation Directors WORKSHOP ‘Aviation Safety through International Leadership, Education, and Marketing" MARCH 12- 15 2012 James V. Diaz ARFF Fire Chief Saipan International Airport

2. Vision Statement • Provide Excellent Emergency Response and Fire Prevention to Protect people, programs, facilities, and our community from the adverse effect of fire, natural and manmade disasters, release of hazardous material and industry injuries within the aviation communities and beyond.

3. Mission Statement • PROVIDE EXCELLENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE, AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING TO FIRE SERVICE AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WITHIN THE PACIFIC ISLANDS REGION MEETING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRAINING STANDARDS • TO DEPLOY THESE SERVICES IN A RESPONSIVE, COST EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE MANNER THAT ASSURES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

4. Old School

5. New School

7. Classroom Instructions

9. PACIFIC REGIONAIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING TRAINING FACILITYRENOVATION/UPGRADE AND EXPANSION • Approved by FAA • 60% of Design is complete • 90% of The Mock up is Complete. • Notice to Proceed (TBA)

10. Training Center Facility Renovation and upgrade • ARFF Trainer Aircraft Mock-up • Firefighting Structural Building Trainer • FTC Area resurfacing • Fuel Firefighting Operations Trainer • Open air classroom

11. Structural Firefighting Building Fuel Firefighting Operation Trainer Aircraft Mock-up Training Control Tower Open Air Classroom Generator /Equipment storage Men's and Women's Shower/locker rooms Concept

12. Video Trainingand Conferencing Program Palau Yap Chuuk Pohnpei Kosrae Majuro Via Satellite/Fiber optic Pacific Region ARFF Training Center

13. Video Training and conferencingProgram MOA with FAA to provide: • Delivery of Distance learning. • Two Training Course session a month. • Airport to Airport Technical Assistance. • Example: (Trouble- Shooting of ARFF Vehicle Through visual session )

14. Maintenance and OperationProgram MOA with FAA • Establish a Standardize Building Maintenance Guidelines for Palau , FSM and Majuro. Purpose: - Maintain and upkeep of the ARFF buildings. • Ensure routine maintenance and monitoring of all ARFF equipments. • Follow accepted Standard Operating Procedures.

15. NIMS • ON February 28, 2003 ,the President issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5, Management of Domestic Incidents, Whichdirects the Secretary of Homeland Security to developed and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS).

16. NIMS • FAA REQUIREMENT • AIRPORTS RECEIVING FAA FUNDING • CPA SPONSORSHIP ( NIMS ON-LINE CERTIFICATION) • NON- US CITIZEN. • ON-LINE ACCESS (INDIVIDUAL PIN NUMBERS)

17. AMATA KABUA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT • On November 2011, AKIA requested assistance in obtaining sponsorship for: • ARFF Personnel • Airport Management • Conducting NIMS on-line certification through CPA Sponsorship.

18. SAMPLE LETTER • National Emergency Training Center • U.S. Department of Homeland Security • Distance Learning Section • 16825 S. Seton Avenue • Emmitsburg, MD 21727-8998 • Subject: Training Request for Non-U.S. Citizen • Request the following named individual, who is not an U.S. citizen, be given permission to take NIMS courses. • Name: Last, First, MI • Country of origin: • Email address: • U.S. contact phone number: • Type of organization requesting training for individual: • Manner of course (i.e., classroom or on-line): • Sponsor organization mailing address (where certificate will be sent): • Sponsor e-mail address: • Affiliation with requesting organization: • Organizational Point of Contact: • Justification for request: [Explain why your organization is asking that this person receive certificates.] • Please notify the organizational point of contact named above of permission decision.

19. Future VisionExpansion and Sustainability • RENOVATION AND UPGRADE • ARFF BUILDING EXPANSION • FUTURE TRAINING FACILITIES • PACIFIC RIM TRAINING

20. Commonwealth Ports AuthorityProposed ARFF Building Expansion

21. Training FacilityFUTURE VISION

23. FundingOPPURTUNITIES • FAA • Department of Interior • Homeland Security • Fire Grants • Military Agreements • College MOU

24. Pacific Rim Training • Marketing Plan • Vision and Mission -Pacific Training Partnership -Federal Aviation Administration -Hawaii Department of Transportation -Military, Air Force, Navy Fire Departments -University,Community College

25. TRAINING • National Certification • Pro-board and IFSAC • College Certification Course • National Professional Standard

26. Vision • Seamless Training System • Sustainability • Partnership with Federal/Military/Colleges • Course Portability • Certification Reciprocity • Professional Qualification

27. Professional Program • Training Process • Improved Firefighter Performance • Strengthen Professionalism /FF Conduct • Enhance Educational Standards • Training Delivery Efficient/Cost Effective • Distant Delivery

28. NBFSPQ (PRO-BOARD) RE-ACCREDITATION • PRO-BOARD RE-ACCREDITATION PANEL CONDUCTED SITE VISIT ON JAN. 12 AND 13, 2012 • PRATC HAS SATISFY AND MET ALL THE PRO-BOARD REQUREMENTS. • ON JAN, 19 2012, GRANTED ANOTHER FIVE YEAR ACCREDITATION.

29. ARFF Academy 2012