Aviation Firefighting Humberside Airport Flashcards

1
Q

Who are the main companies that fly out of Humberside airport?

A

KLM, AIR Europa, Onur air. Frills Flybe
Eastern airways

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What types of industry’s do the airport serve?

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Travel industry- Commercial and private
Flight instruction
Cargo logistics
Key transport hub for the off shore oil and gas industry
Helicopter for wind farms
Search and rescue helicopter
Coast guard

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3
Q

What are the duties of an airport firefighter?

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Responds to actual or potential aircraft emergencies.

To assist in rescue and/or firefighting involving airport premises/property.

Provide first aid services for aircraft passengers and crew.

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What is the primary objective of airport fire and rescue service?

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To save lives in the event of an aircraft accident or incident.

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5
Q

What does ARFF stand for?

A

Aircraft rescue and fire fighting

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What does CAA stand for?

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Civil Aviation authority

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What are our governing bodies?

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The airport is regulated by the CAA
as well as their own stringent internal health and safety controls.

National Occupational Standards (NOS)

AIRPORT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATION (AQA)

CAP (Coporate Action PLAplan) Document chapter 8 & 9 relevant to the fire service

CAP 699 Covers fire service training requirements

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8
Q

Airport competition for flights?

A

East Midlands airport,
Leeds and Bradford airport

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9
Q

Other duties of fire service

A

Maintenance
Snow clearing de icing
Grass cutting
Bird dispersal
Oil spillages
Station cleaning
Checking of fire equipment

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10
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What radio channel for incidents?

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1 general, moving on the ground from A to B
2 local authority
3 incidents

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D.R.S.A.B.C

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Danger - check for danger
Response - check response
Shout - for help
Airway - open airway
Breathing - check breathing
CPR - Start CPR / use defib

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