Aerodrome Emergencies Flashcards
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What is an Aerodrome Emergency Plan?
An AEP is a plan developed by the Airport Operator to co-ordinate all agencies and their individual Airport Emergency Procedures, State or Supporting area plans for dealing with an Airport emergency.
What must the AEP describe?
(i) the composition of the aerodrome emergency committee and contact details for the emergency service organisations represented on the committee;
(ii) a description of the role of each emergency service organisation involved in the plan;
(iii) the activation, control and coordination of the emergency service organisations during an emergency;
(iv) the aerodrome’s emergency facilities and arrangements for keeping them in readiness;
(v) the operational response to an emergency, including arrangements for aerodrome access and assembly areas;
(vi) the response to a local stand‑by call out;
(vii) the response to a full emergency call out;
(viii) the arrangements to return the aerodrome to operational status after an emergency;
(ix) the arrangements for periodic review and testing of the aerodrome emergency plan;
What scenarios must be considered by the AEP?
- Aircraft crash
- A full emergency
- A disabled aircraft
- A health or medical emergency involving a multiple casualty incident in an aircraft, as defined in the applicable State or Territory emergency management legislation;
- events involving hazardous materials on the movement area, including any spill whose volume or mass of hazardous material is likely to cause an adverse effect on the health or safety of any person, or the safety of any aircraft;
- an aircraft fire:
—– within a location that would affect the safety of other aircraft, for example, aircraft docked to the terminal via an aerobridge; or
—– on the movement area; - other emergencies likely to present a hazard to aircraft.
Each aerodrome with an approved AEP must have what to provide representation for whom?
An AEP Committee to provide representation for all major contributors.
What positions does Airservices hold in the Melbourne AEP?
- Air Traffic Control
- ARFF
What are the ATC responsibilities in an AEP?
- Act as a warning agency for an emergency involving an aircraft
- Initial notification to primary response agencies
- Manage air traffic in the area of the emergency
- Diversion of aircraft
- Closure of runway if necessary
- Closure of airspace if necessary
What are the ARFF responsibilities in an AEP?
- Act as initial combat agency for fire and hazardous material incidents and emergencies and on arrival of Metropolitan Fire Brigade provide assistance
- Support the emergency rescue and recovery operations as required.
Declare local standby when ___________
- only the involvement of airport-based agencies in the AEP is warranted.
- an approaching aircraft is known or suspected to have a defect, but is not
expected to experience any serious difficulty in effecting a safe landing; or - a ‘PAN’ call is received, unless the pilot states otherwise
Declare a full emergency when __________
- activation of more than just airport-based responding agencies is required;
- an aircraft approaching the airport is known or suspected to be in such trouble that there is danger of an accident
- there is a crash on the airport; or
- a MAYDAY call is received, unless the pilot states otherwise
Define the levels of full emergency
Level I:
- Up to 18 seat
- ATC - Light
Level II:
- Up to 215 seats
- ATC - Medium
Level III:
- Up to 560 seats
- ATC - Super or Heavy
When doubt exists as to the requirement of AEP what should you do?
Confirm the pilot’s requirements.
e.g. ‘DO YOU WANT THE AIRPORT TO BE PLACED ON LOCAL STANDBY’
How is the AEP activated?
By declaring a ‘LOCAL STANDBY’, or ‘FULL EMERGENCY, LEVEL (I, II, or III)’
At aerodromes where there is no on-airport fire service or when the airport fire service has been stood down, what should you do?
Advise the pilot e.g. ‘THERE IS NO ON-AIRPORT FIRE SERVICE AT YOUR INTENDED AERODROME. WHAT SERVICES DO YOU REQUIRE?’
When should an aerodrome crash alarm be used?
Select an aerodrome crash alarm for an aircraft crash, an imminent crash or in any circumstance where an immediate response from ARFF is required.
If in doubt, select the crash alarm.
As soon as possible following activation of the crash alarm, advise ARFF of the details of the incident by intercom or radio. As a minimum, provide the: ___________________?
a) aircraft type or building/facility affected;
b) nature of the incident; and
c) location of the incident.
What is ARFF’s overriding philosophy?
“As passenger safety in aviation is ARFFS’ primary accountability, the moto of, when in doubt, turn them out, applies to any response assessment that is not totally clear. “
The Chief Fire Officer would prefer that the ARFFS respond unnecessarily to events than respond late and requests that ANS adopt the same procedure to remove any possible operational ambiguity.
What kinds of services do ARFFs provide?
- assist in the evacuation of people in life-threatening situations using mobile high performance vehicles and watercraft
- fight fires using a range of equipment, such as hoses, foam branches and monitors
- administer first aid
- protect property endangered by fires
- protect the environment (as necessary) in an emergency situation
- participate in organised drills for fire control and rescue work
- conduct fire safety inspections and inspect fire alarm boards
- test and maintain fire vehicles and other equipment
- operate the Fire Control Centre at airports
Should the ARFF service category be reduced, what must ATC do?
- advise ARFF of aircraft that could be affected and confirm the level of ARFF cover that can be made available;
- advise the pilot or operator of aircraft that are likely to be affected
- broadcast information on the ATIS (if appropriate); and
- complete a journal entry for record and information.
What affects ARFF service category?
- Minimum water quantity
- Minimum discharge rate
- Minimum number of RFF vehicles.
Who will manage an emergency response at non-controlled aerodromes?
Local police
___________ can operate on a national emergency frequency ___________ used for direct contact between _______________
- ARFF
- 131.00 MHz
- Fire Commander and the flight crew
Who has responsibility for the inspection of an aerodrome?
- Aerodrome Operator or Aerodrome Operator Delegate
- SATCO (Senior Air Traffic Controller - Military)
Who must carry out Aerodrome Technical Inspections?
Technically qualified and competent persons.
When is the operator of a certified aerodrome required to arrange for aerodrome serviceability inspections?
- each day and after a severe wind or rain storm,
- when requested by air traffic control or by CASA.
