Operations 9

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AIRPORT OPERATIONS

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Section 9

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El Paso Fire Department operations at the El Paso International Airport will conform to the procedures as set forth in the El Paso Fire Department Rules and Procedures Manuals, El
Paso International Airport Certification Manual, and __________________________ Regulations.

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Federal Aviation Administration

Reference: Operations>Section 9.1
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The minimum number and _______________ capacity of aircraft firefighting vehicles required by the Federal Aviation Administration. ARFF 1,
ARFF 2, ARFF 3, ARFF 11, and ARFF 12 are index vehicles.

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extinguishing agent

Reference: Operations>Section 9.2.2
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Airport Operations is defined as: Airport Management, including ______________, Assistant Directors of Aviation, Operations Superintendent, and Airport Operations Officers.

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Director of Aviation

Reference: Operations>Section 9.2.3
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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ARFF 10 is defined as: 1998 John Deere, all terrain, ______ gallon water tanker compatible for structural drafting and ARFF refilling operations.

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6,000

Reference: Operations>Section 9.2.10
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The intent of the El Paso Fire Department is to exceed the minimum requirements as set forth in the Airport Certification Manual and Federal Aviation Regulations Part ___ whenever possible.

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139

Reference: Operations>Section 9.3.1
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The current Airport Firefighting Index requires a
minimum response of two aircraft firefighting vehicles to aircraft alerts. The two aircraft firefighting vehicles must carry a combined total of _________ gallons of water.

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3,000

Reference: Operations>Section 9.3.2
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Regarding The minimum staffing response for an Alert 1, it shall be _______ personnel. The staffing shall include one ARFF Officer.

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four

Reference: Operations>Section 9.3.3
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Regarding The minimum staffing response for an Alert 1, it shall be four personnel. The staffing shall include one ____________.

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ARFF Officer

Reference: Operations>Section 9.3.3
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Regarding The minimum staffing response for an Alert 3, it shall be six personnel. There may be a deviation to comply with ____________. The staffing shall include one ARFF Officer.

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Medical Protocols

Reference: Operations>Section 9.3.5
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Mode A–7 is programmed to monitor the same talk group as Airport Operations radio Mode 1, (AIROPS–1). AIROPS–1 is the primary talk group utilized by Airport Operations for ______________
communications.

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non–emergency

Reference: Operations>Section 9.4.1.1.1
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Mode ______ is programmed to monitor the same talk group as Airport Operations radio Mode 2, (AIROPS–2). AIROPS–2 is the primary talk group utilized by Airport Operations for emergency
communications.

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A–8

Reference: Operations>Section 9.4.1.1.2
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Mode ____ will be utilized for medical responses at the Airport by ARFF and Rescue 32.

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B–2

Reference: Operations>Section 9.4.1.1.3
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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One member of ARFF shall be assigned to monitor AIROPS–1 from ____________ hours, daily. Hand held radios may be used for monitoring.

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0800 to 2000

Reference: Operations>Section 9.4.1.2
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The ___________ shall be monitored at all times,
with the only exception of when all personnel respond to an aircraft alert.

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crash phone

Reference: Operations>Section 9.4.1.3
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Upon notification of an incident, Fire Department Communications shall automatically patch the Fire Department radio mode assigned to the incident, usually ______, to AIROPS–2.

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A–6

Reference: Operations>Section 9.4.2.1
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The ARFF IC shall obtain permission from the _______________ prior to initiating communications with an aircraft pilot.

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Air Traffic Control Tower

Reference: Operations>Section 9.4.2.2
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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All incidents involving aircraft on Airport property shall be designated as the ____________ with an ARFF officer assuming “ARFF Command”.

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“ARFF incident"

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.1
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Regarding Aircraft Alert, ARFF and Rescue 32 Response on Airport, describe an Alert 1.

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Minor aircraft emergency. An aircraft that is known or suspected to have an operational defect.

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.1
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Regarding Aircraft Alert, ARFF and Rescue 32 Response on Airport, describe an Alert 2.

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Major aircraft emergency. An aircraft that is known or is suspected to have an operational defect that affects normal flight operations to the extent that there is danger of an accident.

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.2
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Regarding Aircraft Alert, ARFF and Rescue 32 Response on Airport, describe an Alert 3.

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An aircraft accident has occurred. ARFF shall respond to the accident site with required vehicles.

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.3
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Fire Department personnel assigned to the ambulance at the ARFF station are strictly prohibited from engaging in any activity that requires an ARFF certification unless they are ARFF certified and specifically given an assignment by the ____________.

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ARFF IC

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.4
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The Tower (ATCT) will make a “Medical Alert” notification when there is a medical emergency aboard an aircraft. ___________ will dispatch an ambulance to the location where the aircraft will be parked.

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ARFF

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.6
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The ATCT will make a “Security Alert” notification when there is an unruly passenger or other security concern aboard an aircraft to include
bomb threats and/or an aircraft hijack situation. _______ will dispatch the necessary personnel based on the information provided by ATCT

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ARFF

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.7
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The leading ARFF vehicle will lead the group and request clearance for the entire group as necessary. The last ARFF vehicle in the group will advise the ___________ as required when the group has cleared a movement area.

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ground controller

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.9
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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When a hazard is discovered, ARFF personnel shall contact the ______________ and state that a specific runway or taxiway is closed and the reason for closing.

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El Paso Ground Control

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.11
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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When the position of Operations Chief is staffed at an aircraft incident the term “ARFF” will be used with “Operations Chief” to eliminate confusion with “______________________”.

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Airport Operations Officer

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.12
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Upon arrival, the Battalion Chief shall assume ARFF command. The Battalion Chief may delegate the monitoring of the _______________ radio to the previous IC, if necessary.

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ground control

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.13
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The temporary passenger collection point for
aircraft accident survivors shall be the ARFF station. The alternate location for survivors will be the ___________ aircraft hangar (7615 Boeing).

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Police Department

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.14
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The ARFF IC shall assign a Fire or Police Department representative to escort all _________ personnel while at the accident site. The Fire or Police Department escort shall assure accident site integrity.

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Airline

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.2.15
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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A __________ unit shall be dispatched on all Alert 2 and Alert 3 incidents.

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Battalion

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.3.1
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Regarding Pre–determined Staging Areas, These areas are designated as staging points for fire, police, and other agencies to report. They have been marked with _____________ indicating they are Fire Staging Areas.

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red and white signs

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.3.3
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Upon arrival at the perimeter gate, Battalion __, with a properly badged driver, may escort any staged Fire Department units to the scene for an Alert 3.

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3

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.3.4.1
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The ARFF IC shall consult with the Airport Operations Officer and mutually agree on a ____________ extending from a perimeter gate to the incident scene or staging area.

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security corridor

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.3.4.2
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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ARFF crews may assist structural Fire Department units as necessary but will not engage in interior structural firefighting. Structurally certified ARFF personnel may engage in interior firefighting when deemed necessary by the ____________.

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Incident Commander

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.5.2.1
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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ARFF crews may extinguish structural fires only if the ARFF apparatus can extinguish the fire from the exterior of the structure using ___________.

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turrets

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.5.2.2
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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ARFF 4 and Rescue 32 are the designated first responders for medical emergencies in District ___.

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390

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.6
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The relocating ambulance shall park in the front of the airport terminal on the east end at the designated ambulance parking space adjacent to the __________.

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concrete wall

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.6.2.3
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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ARFF will follow Fire Department Operational
Procedures, Hazardous Materials guidelines. ARFF may also provide assistance with the
notification of the____________ and notification of tenants in the air operations area.

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Airport Operations Officer

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.7
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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For incidents involving a bomb threat against an aircraft on the ground, baggage on an aircraft, baggage outside an aircraft, or baggage outside of a structure within the air operations area, ARFF shall standby until the scene is cleared by
the _____________.

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Police Department

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.8
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Fire Communications shall notify the ___________ of a request for off–airport response with a brief description of the incident, extent of response, materials requested and radio mode assigned.

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senior ARFF officer

Reference: Operations>Section 9.6.8
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Regarding Off Airport, Aircraft Accidents; The structural IC shall request the _____________ or and on duty ARFF officer.

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ARFF Division Chief

Reference: Operations>Section 9.8
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Personnel shall access the ARFF station utilizing the gate adjacent to the ARFF station (Gate ___).

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39

Reference: Operations>Section 9.9.1
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Parking for all visitors and Fire Department personnel at the ARFF Station shall be in the parking spaces on the __________ side of the station.

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South

Reference: Operations>Section 9.9.3
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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The identification badge shall be displayed at all times when entering Security Identification Display Areas (SIDA). The identification badge shall be displayed on the outer garment between the ______ and ______.

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chin and waist

Reference: Operations>Section 9.10.3
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook

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Only Department Heads and Assistant Department Heads are authorized to park in the _______ employee parking lot at the terminal. All other employees shall park in short–term parking and have their parking tickets validated.

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west

Reference: Operations>Section 9.13
Date: 2/14/13
Source: eBook