MAJOR AIRCRAFT EMERGENCIES (AUC 325)

Question 1

Who has prime responsibility for FIREFIGHTING and RESCUE at the incident site and assumes the role of INCIDENT COMMANDER…?

Answer 1

PAPD TOUR COMMANDER

Question 2

FDNY personnel will be under direct control of who?

Answer 2

FDNY COMMANDER

Question 3

JFK?

Answer 3

CALL 32-malfunction on an aircraft reported to tower by pilot or airline..emergency equipment NOT REQUESTED

CALL 33- malfunction- emergency equipment STAND BY- FDNY may be requested

CALL 34-IMPENDING CRASH-ALARM TRANSMITTED TO FD UNITS TO RESPOND

Question 4

LGA

Answer 4

CALL 42-malfunction- NOT REQUESTED

CALL 43-malfunction- REQUESTED -FDNY may respond

CALL 44- IMPENDING CRASH - FDNY RESPONSE

Question 5

PAPD TOUR COMMANDER?

Answer 5

IC for aircraft emergencies on PA property

Question 6

When can FD units enter the AERONAUTICAL FIELD?

Answer 6

WITH PORT AUTHORITY ESCORT

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE FD UNITS TO ENTER THE AERONAUTICAL FIELD WITHOUT PORT AUTHORITY ESCORT

Question 7

Communications from the Command Post Chief to the STAGING AREA…?

Answer 7

1. 800 MHZ directly to command post when both units have 800 MHZ radios
2. Via Queens fire Dispatcher, when 2 800 MHZ are not yet available
3. Via Port Authority Radio from FDNY command chief to PAPD Liaison at the STAGING AREA

Question 8

ALL request for FDNY/EMS units will require…?

Answer 8

PA ESCORT, which can cause a delay between request and arrival of apparatus

Question 9

What is the primary function of FD at airport emergencies?

Answer 9

adequate delivery of water

pumping capabilities of satellite water system shall be utilized

Question 10

PAPD should provide escort to guide units to nearest SERVICEABLE HYDRANT..

Answer 10

• follow PA escort closely as runways may be in use
• stay on asphalt roads or edge of runway to avoid getting stuck in soft ground
• pa escort remain with units until water supply is established

Question 11

Units should be ready to..?

Answer 11

operate water or foam streams, handlines and large caliber from FDNY APPARATUS OR PA CRASH TRUCKS

Question 12

Search and REscue?

Answer 12

• interior of aircraft

- perimeter searches

Question 13

If voice and flight data recorders are found detached from Aircraft…?

Answer 13

should be CAREFULLY NOTED

found attached, DO NOT REMOVE, except to preserve them from further FIRE DAMAGE

Question 14

FDNY foam units can deliver up to…?

Answer 14

10,000 gallons of FLUOROPROTEIN FOAM TO THE SCENE

Question 15

LGA airport…?

Answer 15

BOX 37
RESPOND TO STAGING AREA
located in front of Gate #3(police post #3)
double line convoy -Ladder, Rescue and Special units on left/Engine on right

Question 16

LGA/JFK?

Answer 16

3 oshkosh crash trucks

• 2500 gallons of water
• 410 gallons of AFFF foam
• 2 minute operating time

2 quick response vehicles

• 900 lbs dry powder (purple K)
• 100 gallons AFFF
• 1 minute operating time

Question 17

JFK?

Answer 17

box 269

• staging area- south service road Van wyck
• double line convoy

Question 18

As a general rule, voice and flight date recorder is located in?

Answer 18

REAR of FUSELAGE

SPHERICAL- BRIGHT YELLOW

RECTANGULAR- RED OR INTERNATIONAL ORANGE…

-once located and secure, recorders must not be tampered with