Elements and Performance Criteria
- Respond to aircraftemergencies
- Determine aircraft size-up
- Size-up strategy is determined for principal aircraft attack based on factors such as type of emergency, persons on board, type of cargo and pilot's intentions
- Size-up strategy is communicated to the firefighting team
- Size-up is based on aircraft type, terrain, wind, weather, location, vehicles and the personnel immediately available
- Control an aircraft incident or accident
- Fireground tactics are applied and continually monitored and communicated in accordance with aviation agency procedures
- Firefighting teams and incident conditions are monitored to maintain the safest possible working conditions at the scene
- Changing conditions are communicated to supervisor and team members
- Identify hazards and special risks
- Supervise the rescue and evacuation of persons on board aircraft
- Passenger and crew evacuation and movement to a safe area are coordinated with the Aerodrome Emergency Plan
- Removal of injured persons and medical assistance are practised in accordance with aviation agency operational practices and procedures
- The operation of extrication equipment is monitored
- Aircraft facilities, equipment or structures removed or damaged during rescue operations are recorded in accordance with Air Navigation Regulations
- All persons on board are accounted for and information communicated to DISPLAN coordinator with Civil Aviation Regulations
- Preserve aircraft and scene
- Liaise withemergency services