FERG - Aircraft

Question 1

General Aircraft Safety Concerns

Answer 1

• Beware of unfired Ballistic Parachute Systems (BPS) or ballistic recovery systems (brs) fitted to the fuselage of light aircraft. Seek specialist advice when performing operations near crashed/downed aircraft
• Military aircraft may carry live ordinance. There is also danger of undeployed pilot ejection seat/canopy jettison systems
• Only approach aircraft if given visual clearance by the pilot/all caution is taken

Question 2

*exam question
Safety around Propeller Craft (wings)

(safety distance)

Answer 2

• Maintain clear distance of 5m radius from front of plane
• Approach spinning propellers from rear only
• Do not interfere with inactive propellers
• Do not walk under wings

Question 3

*exam question
Safety around Jet Engine Craft

(Safety Distance)

Answer 3

• Ensure ear protection is worn
• Isolate fuel supply and shut down engine
• Avoid blast area (rear of engines) at all times
• Maintain 8m clearance from jet intake area

Question 4

*exam question

Safety around Helicopters

Answer 4

• Approach and leave helicopter in crouched position in front view of pilot
• Approach from downhill side only on uneven ground
• Carry all equipment below waist level

Question 5

*ON 23/24 EXAMS
Generic Actions for an aircraft incident

Answer 5

AIRMEN
- Approach from either nose or tail directing lines down sides of fuselage, avoiding the wheel area. Dry powder must be used for wheels/brakes
- Insulate/Isolate passenger/crew areas from fire using foam or water sprays.
- Clear Rescue access path to the door through application of foam/water sprays
- Maintain path to enable escape route for passengers or access path for fire fighters
- Evacuate passengers from the aircraft immediately. Attend to fire/fuel spill
- Next appliance on scene acts as back up to support crew or provides extra water/foam

Question 6

*ON 23/24 EXAMS
Aircraft Categories

Answer 6

Level 1 - Up to 18 seats
Level 2 - Up to 215 seats
Level 3 - Up to 450 seats

Question 7

AIRMEN
A

Answer 7

AIRMEN
- Approach from either nose or tail directing lines down sides of fuselage, avoiding the wheel area. Dry powder must be used for wheels/brakes

Question 8

AIRMEN
I

Answer 8

AIRMEN
- Insulate/Isolate passenger/crew areas from fire using foam or water sprays.

Question 9

AIRMEN
R

Answer 9

AIRMEN
- Clear Rescue access path to the door through application of foam/water sprays

Question 10

AIRMEN
M

Answer 10

AIRMEN
- Maintain path to enable escape route for passengers or access path for fire fighters

Question 11

AIRMEN
E

Answer 11

AIRMEN
- Evacuate passengers from the aircraft immediately. Attend to fire/fuel spill

Question 12

AIRMEN
N

Answer 12

AIRMEN
- Next appliance on scene acts as back up to support crew or provides extra water/foam