Post on 17-Jan-2017
ARFF FOR STRUCTURAL DEPARTMENTSPresented by:Aaron Johnsonwww.TheCodeCoach.comwww.AviationFireRisk.com
AARON JOHNSON
www.AviationFireRisk.com
What isARFF?
Why does it matter?
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN…
What do you need to know?
Where can you get the answers?
400’s
ARFF SERVICES
NFPA 403, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Services
at Airports
NFPA 405, Standard for the Recurring Proficiency of Airport
Firefighters
ARFF SERVICES
NFPA 412, Standard for Evaluating Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Foam Equipment
NFPA 414, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
AVIATION FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
NFPA 407, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing
NFPA 408, Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers
AVIATION FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars
NFPA 410, Standard on Aircraft Maintenance
AVIATION FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways
NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports
AVIATION FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS
NFPA 423, Standard for Construction and Protection of Aircraft Engine Test Facilities
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PLANNING
NFPA 402, Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Operations
NFPA 422, Guide for Aircraft Accident/Incident Response
Assessment
NFPA 424, Guide for Airport/Community Emergency
Planning
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
• YOUR AVIATION FACILITIES• YOUR RESPONSE AREA(s) AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT WITHIN
• HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH AIRCRAFT• AIRCRAFT MAKE-UP• AIRCRAFT FUEL• MISCELLANEOUS
• YOUR RESPONSE PROCEDURES• DISPATCH LINGO
FACILITIES
aircraft hangar
a building or other structure, inside any part of which, aircraft are housed
FACILITIES
NFPA 409
Standard on Aircraft Hangars
Group I - II - III - IV
Fire Area
1 Hr
. Fire
Rat
ed
Fire Area 1 Fire Area 2
Group I
> 28’
> 40,000 sq. ft.-or-
Group I
-or-
Group II
< 28’
< 40,000 sq. ft.
-and-
-per- Table 4.1.2
Group III
< 28’ -and-
< 30,000 sq. ft.-per- Table 4.1.3
Group IV
Which of these are in your jurisdiction? What do you have the most of?
Critical Rescue and Firefighting Access Area
WHAT’S IN THE CRITICAL AREA...
WHAT’S IN THE CRITICAL AREA...
WHAT’S IN THE CRITICAL AREA...
WHAT’S IN THE CRITICAL AREA...
WHAT’S IN THE CRITICAL AREA...
RESPONSE CONSIDERATIONS
• Types of Aircraft & Their Components
• Aircraft Hazards• Types of Emergencies • Crashes Involving Structures
TYPES OF AIRCRAFT
● Fixed wing
● Rotary
● Military
FIXED WING AIRCRAFT
Fixed-wing Aircraft Components
ROTARY WINGED AIRCRAFT
Rotary-wing Aircraft Components
AIRCRAFT MATERIAL
• Aluminum • Titanium
• Magnesium• Alloy• Wood
Hazards
FUEL
Jet A (JP-8) kerosene based
100 F⁰
Jet B (JP-4) kerosene/gasoline mix
-10 F⁰
AVGAS aviation grade gasoline
-50 F⁰
Danger Areas
Danger Areas
Danger Areas
TYPES OF EMERGENCIES
•Ground Emergency
• In-Flight Emergency
•Crash
GROUND EMERGENCIES: TYPES
(Cont
Aircraft wheels — commonly equipped with fusible plugs incorporated into the rims
Designed to melt, automatically deflating tires
Reduces possibility of wheel collapse and fragmentation
WHEEL ASSEMBLIES
Brakes/wheel assemblies frequently overheat
Methods to determine wheel temperature
Peak wheel temperatures — 30 to 45 minutes after aircraft has come
to a complete stop
HOT BRAKES
Attempt to shut off the fuelAvoid providing an ignition source
Evacuate aircraft if neededKeep nonessential personnel clear
Wear full protective clothing
FUEL LEAKS AND SPILLS: PRECAUTIONS
Contain spilled fuel to a small area Prevent leaking/spilled fuel from
entering certain areasKeep apparatus and equipment
ready Position upwind and uphill
FUEL LEAKS AND SPILLS: PRECAUTIONS
Size of the spillTerrain
Weather conditionsType of flammable liquid
Aircraft occupancyEmergency equipment and
personnel available
FUEL SPILL VARIABLES
Crew may attempt to extinguish an engine or APU fire
Unoccupied aircraft — be familiar with aircraft shutdown
procedures
ENGINE/APU FIRES
IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCIES
LOW-IMPACT CRASHES
- Does not severely damage or break up
the fuselage
- Likely to have a large percentage of
survivors
- First priority — ensure the safety of occupants
and crew
- Crashes with severe damage to the fuselage and with a
significantly reduced likelihood of occupant survival
- Usually high speed, high angle
impacts
- Little or no control of the aircraft
A wheels-up landing on waterWater may be covered with fuelSurvivors and rescue personnel
most likely contaminated
DITCHING
HELICOPTERS
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CRASHES INVOLVING STRUCTURES &
STRUCTURAL DEPARTMENTS RESPONSE
THE RESPONSE
● What Do We Do?
● GATHER AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE
● MUTUAL AIDE● THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX● PRIORITIES
Responder SafetyVictim Removal
Incident stabilizationProperty conservation
Life safety is always the first and highest priority
PRIORITIES
HOW DO WE COMBAT THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT?
JUST LIKE A STRUCTURE FIRE
MILITARY AIRCRAFT ACTIONS
Scenario
What is one thing you learned that you are going to share with someone else at your department?