Aviation

Question 1

What are the 3 aircraft categories?

Answer 1

Level 1 (up to 18 seats)

Level 2 (up to 215 seats)

Level 3 (up to 450 seats)

Question 2

What are some airport hazards?

Answer 2

Navigation equipment/facilities

Electrical

Hazardous substance

Terrain

Vehicles

Poorly lit areas

Question 3

What are the 2 types of fuel used by most aircrafts?

Answer 3

AVGAS, (aviation gasoline) for piston type engines

AVTUR, (aviation turbine fuel) kerosene based

Question 4

What does AIRMEN stand for?

Answer 4

Approach from either nose or tail directing lines down the sides of the fuselage

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

Clear Rescue access path to the door through application of foam or water sprays

Maintain path to enable escape route for passengers or access path for firefighters

Evacuate passengers from the plane immediately. Attend to fire/fuel spill.

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