FOM Ch 17 Emer Ops Flashcards
3 types of emergencies? (17.2.2)
Red, Yellow, & Medical
Red Emergency? (17.2.2)
Possible injury/damage
ARFF required
FAs prep for evacuation
Yellow emergency? (17.2.2)
No injury/damage
ARFF may be required
FAs not anticipating evac
Medical emergency? (17.2.2)
Medlink & Captain determine there is a critical event
Diversion and/or expedited landing required
Emergency Communication pneumonic? (17.3.1)
2 in, 2 out: FAs/PAX, ATC/Dispatch
FA Emergency info? (17.3.2)
TTSR: Type, Time, Special Instructions, repeat back
Ground hand signal for “Recommend evacuation?” (17.3.5)
One arm beckoning
Ground hand signal “All clear?” (17.3.5)
Safe motion
Medical event definition? (17.4.1)
Crew or PAX ill or injured and needs assistance
What is to be completed before calling Medlink? (17.4.2)
Situation Summary (WiFi is not required)
Exceptions to call MedLink prior to receiving Situation Summary? (17.4.2)
Baby being delivered
AED has delivered shock
Uncontrolled bleeding
CPR in progress
Who provides primary guidance during medical event? (17.4.2)
MedLink
Do efforts continue on PAX with DNR bracelet or letter? (17.4.2)
Yes
When should resuscitation efforts be discontinued? (17.4.2)
Advised by MedLink, on board volunteer physician, or exhausted
What are the onboard special medical equipment? (17.4.4)
AED (locked bin)
EEMK (Enhanced Emergency Med Kit)(locked bin)(meds)
MAP (Medical Accessory Pouch) (“Red Pouch”)
UPK (Universal Protection Kit)(protects from blood/infection)
Who is authorized to declare death? (17.4.7)
Licensed physician (MedLink can advise when efforts are futile)
What is the evac not required PA? (17.6.2)
“This is the Captain. Remain seated with your seatbelt fastened.”
Emergency fuel & definition? (17.7)
MAP followed by PAL
3000 lbs (fleet wide)
Minimum Fuel & definition? (17.7)
30 min hold at 1500’ and one approach
319/320/NEO: 3500 lbs
CEO: 4000 lbs
Fuel for GA & PAL? (17.7)
319/320/NEO: 1000 lbs
CEO: 1500 lbs
