Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Working Federal Aviation Group (ARFFWG) 2012 Presented to: Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Working Group (ARFFWG) By: Marc Tonnacliff Date: October 2012
TOPICS TO BE COVERED FAA Advisory Circulars New Future Changes ARFF Training Trends 12 Consecutive Calendar Months CCMIS III Entries ACRP Projects Completed Currently in Progress Federal Aviation 2
FAA ARFF WEB SITE http://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/aircraft_rescue_fire_fighting/ Links to FAA Advisory Circulars, CertAlerts, Technical Center reports and completed ACRP projects Federal Aviation 3
Advisory Circulars AC 150/5230-4A - Aircraft Fuel Storage, Handling, and Dispensing on Airports Signed Addendum Authorized trainers Review & update quarterly Required wording on Certificate Federal Aviation 4
Advisory Circulars AC 150/5210-6D - Aircraft Fire and Rescue Facilities and Extinguishing Agents Title will change remove facilities Watch for public comment period Addendum QPD AC 150/5210-17 - Programs for Training of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Personnel Addendum ARFF training facilities Federal Aviation 5
Advisory Circulars (cont.) AC 150/5220-10E - Guide Specification for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicles Since being issued: Who has used this? All of the allowed options are included - no changes to the printed spec from Chap 3 are allowed. The Chap 3 printout will be submitted to the ADO for approval If the ADO disapproves a requested option, they can either note that on the spec for publication, or can return it to the sponsor if they want a clean spec approved/published. Federal Aviation
Advisory Circulars (cont.) Allowed but not in AC: 1 wk. maintenance course; 1 trip for mid construction review; Vehicle bid on one classification Tools, separate bid Federal Aviation 7
ARFF Training Trends 45 Discrepancies took place at 40 (8%) different Part 139 Airports. Nitrogen Bottle on was showing a pressure of Zero PSI 1 airport with no training for 3 yrs., no fire for 1.5 yrs. exceeded the 12 month period in 4 subject areas did not receive training on Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Personnel Safety within the past 12 consecutive calendar months repetitive lapses in ARFF training and record keeping ARFF was unable to meet the 3 minute required response during the initial drill. A second timed response was conducted and failed Federal Aviation 8
ARFF Training Trends (cont.) A record of all training must be created and kept for 24 consecutive calendar months The airport failed the time response 2 during this inspection. The first time was due to driver confusion All rescue and firefighting personnel must be trained prior to initial performance of rescue and firefighting duties and receive recurrent instruction every 12 consecutive calendar months (CCM). There were ARFF personnel who exceeded the 12 CCM training requirement While ARFF personnel are receiving training on all required subject areas, they did miss training in each subject area every 12 consecutive calendar months due to a misunderstanding of the requirement. unable to demonstrate proficiency donning protective bunker gear and self-contained breathing apparatus within the 2 minutes Federal Aviation 9
12 Consecutive Calendar Months Math for aircraft fire fighters CERTALERT 10-01 Interpretation of the term consecutive calendar months as used in part 139, Certification of Airports If an airport operator is subject to an FAA periodic inspection (annual airport inspection) on January 15, 2010, twelve consecutive calendar months will end on January 31, 2011. If an airport operator is subject to an FAA periodic inspection on January 28, 2010, twelve consecutive calendar months will end on January 31, 2011. Training records must be kept for 24 CCM Federal Aviation 10
What goes in a training plan? Specific goals should be set prior to attempting any type of training Determine desired outcome Where does guidance come from? 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 139 Advisory Circulars Local documents Daily construction reports Federal Aviation 11
ACRP Projects Completed ACRP 04-10 Airport-to-Airport Mutual Aid Programs (Report 73) ACRP Synthesis 11-03/ S 04-08 Managing Aerial Firefighting Activities on Airports ACRP Synthesis 11-03/ S 10-07 Matrix of Aircraft Recovery Equipment for Various Aircraft ACRP Helping Airports and Air Carrier Employees Cope with Traumatic Events Report # 22 Federal Aviation 12
ACRP Projects In Progress ACRP 04-15 - A Tool for Developing Airport Terminal Incident Response Plans ACRP10-13 - Integrating NIMS for Personnel and Resources at Airports ACRP 04-13 - Integrating Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) at Airports ACRP Synthesis 12-04-09 Model Mutual Aid Agreements for Airports Federal Aviation 13
ACRP Projects In Progress (cont) ACRP 04-12 Using Integrated Emergency Data Communication Systems at Airports out later this year NCHRP 20-59(36) - Catastrophic Transportation Emergency Management Guidebook NCHRP 20-59(42) - A Guide to Regional Transportation Planning for Disasters, Emergencies, and Significant Events Federal Aviation 14
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CONTACT INFORMATION Marc Tonnacliff Federal Aviation 800 Independence Ave. S.W. Airport Safety and Standards, AAS-300, Room 618 Washington, D.C. 20591 (202) 267-8732 marc.tonnacliff@faa.gov http://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/aircraft_resc ue_fire_fighting/ Federal Aviation 16