Mission of ARFF personnel 1. Life safety
2. Property conservation
3. Environmental protection at an airfield
It is important to remember that aircraft fuel fires Reach lethal intensity very quickly
Due to low landing speeds, more early airport accidents Were survivable
What were the contributi...
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Mission of ARFF personnel 1. Life safety
2. Property conservation
3. Environmental protection at an airfield
It is important to remember that aircraft fuel fires Reach lethal intensity very quickly
Due to low landing speeds, more early airport accidents Were survivable
What were the contributing factors to the numerous aircraft accidents during WWII? 1. Aircraft
development
2. Inexperienced air crews
3. Uncertain conditions
What helped CFR progress after WWII? Military service continued CFR research.
What changes resulted from continued CFR research conducted by the military after WWII? 1.
Improvements in fire apparatus size, speed, and discharge capabilities.
2. Protein foam replaced carbon dioxide as an extinguishing agent.
What did the advent of commercial jet aircraft with large passenger and fuel capabilities lead to? More
interest in CFR.
What information can be found in FAR Part 139, Certification and Operations: Land Airports Serving CAB-
Certified Air Carriers? 1. The five indexes of airports.
2. Types and minimum quantities of extinguishing agent.
,3. Number of ARFF apparatus for airports that serve passenger aircrafts.
What has happened since aircraft needs have changed? ARFF has continued to reveieve l evolve to meet
those needs.
FAA Federal Aviation Administration - a subdivision of the DOT involved with the revisiting of civil
aviation. it provides guidance to the airline industry by issuing Federal Aviation Regulations, Advisory
Circulars, and Cert Alerts.
Conducts research on a variety of fire safety related topics abd systems involving aircraft, ARFF vehicles,
and extinguishing agents. FAA
Provides free aircraft accident and incident data.FAA
Conducts annual inspections and response tests of FAR Part 139 regulated airport fire services. FAA
Provides computer based ARFF training programs for recurrent training if airport firefighters. FAA
Provides funding through a grant programfor the purchase of ARFF vehicles, equipment, and
construction of approved ARFF training facilitates. FAA
Provides a wide variety of informal handouts abd videos regarding airport marketing, communication,
ground movement, and other information of interest to ARFF personnel. FAA
FSDO Flight Standards District Office
Investigates Aircraft accidents including ones the NTSB does not. FAA
NTSB National Transportation Safety Board - an agency of the U.S. DOT tasked with determining the
probable cause if aircraft accidents as well as incidents involving other modes of transportation.
,TSA Transportation Security Administration - component of the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security.
Responsible for the security of the national transportation systems within the U.S. TSA
To ensure that dangerous materials and weapons are not bright into transportation vehicles what tasks
do the TSA Complete? 1. Screen passengers and cargo.
2. Inspect luggage and transportation vehicles.
3. Vet and credential transportation workers who might require access to secure areas.
4. Provide Air Marshals.
NFPA National Fire Protection Association - an organization concerned with fire safety standards
development, technical Advisory services, education, research, and other related services.
What is the NFPAs primary service? Development of technical consensus standards.
JAA Joint Aviation Authority - represents the civil aviation regulatory authorities in various European
states.
What is the purpose of the JAA? The develop and implement common aviation standards and
procedures.
ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference
IATA International Air Transport Association - a global trade organization that publishes the Technical
Instructions for the Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air.
How many airlines does IATA represent? Almost 260
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization - a component of the United Nations who's mission is to
develop and adopt standardsand approved practicesfor international civil aviation that relate to ARFF, air
navigation, unlawful interference of air traffic, and border crossing procedures.
, AAIB Air Accidents Investigation Branch - part of the UKs DOT that investigates civil aircraft accidents
and other serious incidents within the UK.
UK CAA United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority - responsible for regulating all UK civil aviation functions
to include airspace policy, safety regulations, economic regulation, and consumer protection.
TC Transport Canada - responsible for establishing regulations, policies, programs, and goals
pertaining to air, marine, railroad, emergency response, and accident investigation as determined by the
Government of Canada.
IAFPA International Aviation Fire Protection Agency - a professional and fraternal Association of
international airport, municipal, and military fire and emergency services professionals. Conducts
conferences and trainings.
ARFFWG Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Working Group - non-profit international organization
dedicated to the sharing if aircraft rescue and fire fighting information between airport fire fighters,
municipal departments, and all others concerned with aircraft fire fighting.
Who creates Crash Charts? Aircraft manufacturers
AAAE American Association of Airport Executives - a professional organization for airport management.
ANTN Airport News and Training Network
ACI Airports Council International - serves to advance the collective interests of airports worldwide
and the communities they serve.
ICCAIA International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Association - members are engaged
in designing, developing, manufacturing, and providing in-service support of aeronautical and space
technologies and products to include related ground-based systems.
AFJ Aviation Fire Journal
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