AIRMEN

Question 1

What does the generic actions acronym AIRMEN stand for?

Answer 1

A – Approach from either the nose or tail directing hose line down sides of fuselage avoiding wheel area. Dry powder to be used on wheels.

Example sentence: The firefighters followed the AIRMEN protocol when dealing with the plane fire.

Question 2

What does the ‘I’ in AIRMEN stand for?

Answer 2

I – Insulate / isolate passenger / crew areas from fire using foam or water sprays

Additional information: The ‘I’ step is crucial in ensuring the safety of passengers and crew members.

Question 3

What does the ‘R’ in AIRMEN stand for?

Answer 3

R – Clear rescue access path to the door through application of foam or water sprays.

Example sentence: The firefighters quickly cleared the path to the door following the ‘R’ step of AIRMEN.

Question 4

What does the ‘M’ in AIRMEN stand for?

Answer 4

M – Maintain path to enable escape route for passengers and or access path for firefighters.

Additional information: The ‘M’ step is essential in ensuring a smooth evacuation process.

Question 5

What does the ‘E’ in AIRMEN stand for?

Answer 5

E – Evacuate passengers from plane immediately then attend to fire / fuel spill.

Example sentence: Following the ‘E’ step, all passengers were evacuated safely from the aircraft.

Question 6

What does the ‘N’ in AIRMEN stand for?

Answer 6

N – Next appliance on scene to act as a back-up to support crew or provide extra foam / water.

Additional information: The ‘N’ step ensures that there is continuous support and resources available for firefighting efforts.