Emergencies and Urgent Operations Flashcards
Tower Emergency Binder
Located in the tower library
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Availability
The airport operator has issued a NOTAM specifying the times when ARFF is not available. ARFF is available for all scheduled and charter flights.
Aircraft Crash or Standby Alert/Alarm Equipment
Checklists are provided in the Emergency Binder for “Aircraft Crash on Airport,” “Aircraft Crash off Airport,” and “Standby Alerts.” When time permits, complete an AOR in NC-SIS.
Crash on Airport
- Notify ARFF and Maintenance
- Direct ARFF to the accident site and provide information as it becomes available
- Notify 911, request POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE
- Confirm with ARFF that 911 has been contacted and provide ETA
- Notify the Vancouver ACC Shift Manager
- Notify the Site Manager and UOS
- Notify the Airport Authority
Crash off Airport
- Notify ARFF
- If ARFF authorized to respond, direct ARFF to accident site and provide information as it becomes available
- Notify 911, request POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE
- If ARFF responds, confirm that 911 has been contacted and provide an ETA
- Notify the Vancouver ACC Shift Manager
- Notify JRCC
- Notify the Site Manager and UOS
Designated Aircraft Fire Area
If an aircraft reports a fire on board, Apron 2 in front of the Fire Hall is the designated area for aircraft to be parked. Apron 2 shall be closed to all other aircraft and non-essential traffic during an aircraft fire situation.
ARFF Response Procedure
Once an aircraft requiring ARFF has landed, the landing runway and all associated intersections shall be considered closed to allow access for emergency vehicles. Associated intersections can be reopened via coordination with ARFF. The runway used during the emergency will require an inspection prior to being returned to use.
ARFF request to chase an aircraft after landing
State the name of the intersection where the chase will commence
EXAMPLE: ARFF vehicles on taxiway Foxtrox, Echo, and Delta for aircraft landing runway 33. After the aircraft has passed the Foxtrot intersection, state “RED THREE GROUND, FROM FOXTROX, CHASE.” Repeat for each vehicle at each intersection the aircraft passed until the aircraft has come to a stop and all vehicles can proceed.
Alarm Equipment - SIREN/CRASH Alarm
Use when an emergency has happened in the field, or is less than 15 minutes away. Includes medical emergencies and standby requests requiring immediate attention.
This switch will activate the Firehall inside alarm and outside siren, alerting ARFF/maintenance crews to the need of their support services.
In the event that ARFF do not call Ground frequency within 1 minute, call the Firehall cell phone. In addition, notify 911.
Alarm Equipment - Discreet Alarm
Used when the emergency is 15 minutes or more away. Includes any hijacking or terrorist threat.
This alarm will activate the Firehall inside alarm only, and ARFF will call by landline or radio to coordinate a response.
Avoid discussion of terrorist threat details over the radio. Notify 911 and provide any details available.
When giving address to 911 dispatch
4141 Airport Road, Prince George, BC.
When notifying 911 about an aircraft
Use plain terms (small/medium/large), include number of persons on board or number of persons the aircraft is capable of carrying.
Structural Fires
Follow directions received from the Firehall and noted in the Emergency Binder
Bomb Threats to Aircraft or Buildings
If a bomb threat received by phone, follow Bomb Threat Telephone Procedures, and then the checklist on the Emergency Binder.
Aircraft Isolation Area
Located on Runway 01/19 midway between Runway 06/24 and Runway 15/33. When active, keep all traffic away unless authorized by RCMP, APM, or the aircraft operator concerned.
Bomb Disposal Area
Located on the end of the access road leading west from the threshold of Runway 06. When active, keep all traffic away unless authorized by the RCMP, APM, or the aircraft operator concerned.
Bomb Threat - Aircraft
- Obtain information, reference Bomb Threat Questionnaire
- Advise ARFF
- Notify 911, request RCMP and Fire Department
- Notify the ACC and ask the ACC to notify CADS
- Forward necessary information to ACC shift manager
- Notify the airport authority
- Notify the affected air carrier
- Notify other agencies as requested by ARFF
- Notify Site Manager/UOS
- If incident upgrades
Bomb Threat - Aircraft
- Obtain information, reference Bomb Threat Questionnaire
- Call ARFF
- Notify 911, request Police and Fire
- Notify the ACC and ask the ACC to notify CADS
- Forward necessary information to ACC shift manager
- Notify the airport authority
- Notify the affected air carrier
- Notify other agencies as requested by ARFF
- Notify Site Manager/UOS
- If incident upgrades to an accident or other emergency, implement the procedures specified for the type of emergency that occurs
Bomb Threat - Building/Facilities
- Obtain information, reference Bomb Threat Questionnaire
- Call ARFF
- Notify 911, request Police, Fire, and Ambulance
- Notify the airport authority
- Notify Site Manager/UOS
- If there is a bomb threat to the tower building, pull a fire alarm and evacuate. Follow the procedure in the Prince George Tower Evacuation Plan located in the Emergency Evacuation briefcase in the tower cab operations area
Tower Evacuation and Relocation Procedures
Located in the Emergency Evacuation briefcase in the tower cab operations area, or in the manager’s office
ESCAT or ESCAT Test
Information can be found in the ESCAT manual and Emergency binder located in the tower library. Follow the ESCAT Action Form located under the plexiglass at the Air/Combined operating position.
