Airport ARFF Flashcards
Where is the Air Operations Area (AOA) located?
Inside the fence line of the airport
What is a surface incident?
Vehicle or pedestrian enters a movement area without authorization from Air Traffic Control
Where is the movement area?
Runways and taxiways
Who controls the movement area?
Air Traffic Control
White lights denote which part of the airport?
Runway
Blue lights denote which part of the airport?
Taxiways
A location sign with yellow lettering and black background denotes?
The taxiway you are on.
A location sign with black lettering and yellow background denotes?
Upcoming taxiway
What is the Chico Air to Ground frequency?
121.00 Mhz
What is the Chico Ground frequency?
121.90 Mhz
Which frequency should you use while operating on a runway?
121.00 Mhz
Which frequency should you use while operating on a taxiway?
121.90 Mhz
What information should be transmitted to Air Traffic Control?
Who you are
Where you are
What you are requesting to do
When the Air Traffic Control Tower is closed, utilize which frequency?
CTAF Frequency
What is the speed limit while traveling on the airport ramp?
25 mph
Who always has the right-of-way on airport grounds?
Aircraft
What is the airport emergency radio frequency?
121.50 MHz
What is the primary tactical frequency for ARFF incidents?
CALCORD
What is the primary command frequency for ARFF incidents?
Blue
A “green” tower light indicates?
Cleared to scene
A “red” tower light indicates?
Do not move, hold position
A “flashing red” tower light indicates?
Vehicle in danger, exit area
A “flashing red and green” tower light indicates?
Extreme caution, await next signal
A “flashing white” tower light indicates?
Return to station
Where is the staging area for airport incidents?
Directly in front of Station 3
Emergency apparatus need permission from ATC before crossing which line?
Movement/Non-Movement Line
Apparatus or personnel who have not completed “pedestrian and ground vehicles duties” require what?
An escort
What is a critical factor when accessing the airport grounds?
Security
Crash Rescue 3 holds how much water?
1,585 gallons
Crash Rescue 3 holds how much foam?
205 gallons
Crash Rescue 3 hold how much dry chemical?
550 lbs
First in Company Officer should contact the tower on which frequency?
CalCord
What information should the first company officer obtain from ATC?
Aircraft Location
Number of souls
Permission to enter grounds
Establish staging location
First due company should staff which apparatus before proceeding to the scene?
Crash Rescue 3
What are critical factors in ARFF incidents?
Fire / No Fire?
Extrication Required?
Number of victims?
Location of aircraft?
Fuel leak?
Water supply?
Notifications
What are additional resources you may request for an ARFF incident?
Law Enforcement
Enloe Flightcare
Airport Manager
If an ARFF incident is not located near hydrants, consider which tactic?
Water Shuttle Operation
What is the nature code for an Alert 1?
1 Engine
What is the nature code for an Alert 2?
3 Engines
1 Truck
1 Crash Rescue
1 Duty Chief
1 Water Tender
1 Medic
What is the nature code for an Alert 3?
3 Engines
1 Truck
1 Crash Rescue
1 Duty Chief
1 Water Tender
1 Medic
Company One
What is the definition of an Alert 1?
Possible Aircraft Problem
What is the definition of an Alert 2?
Aircraft Malfunction
What is the definition of an Alert 3
Aircraft Crash / Aircraft Fire
Approaching the main runway from the north is noted as?
13L
Approaching the main runway from the south is noted as?
31R
Approaching the secondary runway from the north is noted as?
13R
Approaching the secondary runway from the south is noted as?
31L
What is the primary taxiway running north/south?
Taxiway Romeo
How long does it take a fuselage to burn through?
90 seconds
Which apparatus contain airport radios?
Engine 2
Engine 5
What is the CTAF frequency?
122.80 MHz
What three taxiways cross both runways?
Delta
Echo
Foxtrot
What tactic should be utilized for a smoking brake fire?
No Water - Allow to cool