What does the Acronym AIRMEN stand for?
APPROACH - from either nose or tail directing lines down sides of fuselage
INSULATE/ISOLATE -passenger/crew areas from fire using foam or water sprays
Clear RESCUE access path to the door through application of foam/water sprays
MAINTAIN path to enable escape route for passengers or access path for FF
EVACUATE passengers from plane immediately, attend to fire/fuel spill
NEXT APPLIANCE on scene acts as back up to support crew or provide extra water/foam
What does the term ‘air side’ mean ?
Part of an airport outside of the terminal that gives direct access to the tarmac/apron
What are the 2 main dangers for firefighters when responding to a hot air balloon
incident?
- Close proximity to power lines
- Possible involvement of fuel cylinders (propane) in a fire
List the 2 types of fuel used in aviation and identify the type of engines in which they
are used?
- AVGAS, aviation gasoline-for piston type engines
- AVTUR, aviation turbine fuel-kerosene based
In the event of an incident, what is the role of FRV firefighters in providing support to
the ARFF?
- Firefighter resources/rescue capability
- Firefighting water
- Remain in designated staging area
- Other duties as directed by incident controller
What is the min distance you must stay away from the front of an air intake on a jet
engine?
8M
List the safety rules when approaching helicopters?
- Stay in pilots view at all times
- Wait until pilot gives signal to approach
- Approach and leave helicopter from lowest downslope side
- Always carry tools, stretchers and objects horizontally near helicopters
- don’t wear hats
