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Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
Aircraft Rescue and
FirefightingOperations
Chief Jay ShanleyOrlando Sanford International Airport
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
ARFF Communications• Video Presentation on DEF
• Letter of Agreement w/ Tower
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
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
ARFF Index Determination
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
ALERT LEVELSALERT LEVELS
• ALERT 1 = Minor malfunctions that Don’t constitute threat to aircraft or passengers
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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 3 = Imminent or actual crash of an aircraft on or near the Airport
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
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
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
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
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
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
What to expect from ARFF
• If time permits ARFF will be at Predetermined Standby Locations for each Runway
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
9L-27R
9C-27C
9R-27L
18-36
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
AFTER RESCUE
• Begin triage of victims• Establish Treatment Areas• Arrange for Transportation
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
TRIAGE
• Victim/Patient Sorting• 1 minute or less w/patient• Categorize into 4 groups• Minor, Moderate, Severe, Dead
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
TREATMENT
• Airway, Breathing, Circulation• Advanced Skills if available• Some may be at treatment for
hours depending on hospital circumstances
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
TRANSPORT
• Ambulance, Helicopter, Bus
• Provide Medical Staff for buses too.
• Remember Accountability
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Medical Emergencies
“In Flight”
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
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
Water Rescue Operations
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
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
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
Questions???
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting
Communications
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
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.
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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.
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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.
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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.
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
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.
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
DISCREET EMERGENCY FREQUENCY
VIDEO
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
Orlando Sanford Airport ARFF-2002
Questions ??