46 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the framework outlined in the text?
To outline the initial MCFRS response to aircraft emergencies occurring within Montgomery County
What is the key distinction made in the text between the two types of aircraft emergencies?
The location of the incident relative to an airfield
What is the geographical location of Montgomery County described in the text?
Within the Washington/Baltimore Metropolitan flight corridor
What is the key focus of the 'Position Statement' section of the text?
Emphasizing the need for deliberate, defendable, and communicated actions based on situational awareness and risk assessments
What is the primary type of aircraft described as operating out of Montgomery County Airpark and Davis Airfield?
Smaller general aviation aircraft
What is the key factor that distinguishes the complexity of aircraft emergencies according to the text?
All of the above
What is the first responsibility of the first arriving Primary Unit Officer on the scene of an aircraft emergency incident?
Survey the incident site
Which of the following is NOT one of the pieces of information the first arriving Primary Unit Officer should obtain and relay in their Initial On-Scene Report (IOSR)?
The aircraft's registration number
What is the primary strategy of the first arriving resources when responding to an aircraft emergency incident?
Determine if there are victims with a positive survivability profile
When should the first arriving unit consider passing command at an aircraft emergency incident?
If the first arriving unit is a special service
What is the first step the first arriving Primary Unit Officer should take when responding to an off-airport aircraft emergency incident?
Respond to the reported location of the incident
What should the first arriving Primary Unit Officer do if the incident is on airport grounds?
All of the above
What is the first arriving Primary Unit Officer's responsibility regarding the runway at an on-airport aircraft emergency incident?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the Situational Update Report (SUR) provided by the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?
All of the above
When should units dispatched for an aircraft investigation consider the incident a hazmat call?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic strategies the first arriving Primary Unit Officer should consider for the initial mode of attack?
Establish a secure communication channel
What is the primary focus of the initial response to an on-airport aircraft incident?
Building a solid framework for command, control, and coordination
Which agency is responsible for search operations within Montgomery County, according to the Emergency Operations Plan?
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD)
Which of the following actions should the initial entry crew take when responding to an aircraft emergency incident?
Wear full personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Which agency should be notified by the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) upon request by the MCPD's Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordinator?
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC)
According to the policy, how should fixed-wing aircraft be approached by the initial entry crew?
At a 45-degree angle from the nose or wing tip
What type of foam is recommended for use in aircraft emergencies?
Class B foam
Which of the following statements is true regarding the structural integrity of downed aircraft?
The structural integrity should be considered suspect
What should the initial entry team leader relay to the incident commander?
The number of victims and their locations
Which of the following statements is true regarding Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs)?
ELTs can be removed from an aircraft for maintenance or battery replacement
According to the policy, what should be considered for decontamination after an aircraft emergency incident?
All personal protective equipment (PPE) utilized within the hot and warm zones
What is the primary emphasis of the initial MCFRS response to an aircraft emergency?
Ensure scene security and life safety
Which of the following is NOT considered an assumption guiding the MCFRS thought process for aircraft emergencies?
Aircraft emergencies are usually predictable
What is the significance of the ACRE pneumonic in the context of aircraft emergencies?
It guides the initial response objectives
Why is scene security considered paramount in aircraft emergencies?
To limit the migration of hazardous materials
What should unit officers do during an aircraft emergency scenario according to the text?
Develop an intelligent action plan given the scenario
Why is respiratory protection essential in aircraft emergency situations?
To prevent inhalation of composite materials
What should be the initial focus regarding life safety during an aircraft emergency response?
Creating a safe evacuation corridor
How does MCFRS recommend increasing survivability in an aircraft emergency?
By creating rescue corridors and rapid rescues
What is one of the key roles of the first arriving unit officer in an aircraft emergency?
To establish command and develop a decisive action plan
Why does the text recommend using SCBA even if an aircraft emergency occurs outside?
To prevent inhalation of hazardous composite materials
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate initial action when an immediate life hazard is present at an aircraft emergency incident?
Declare radio silence
What is the primary responsibility of the first due engine company at an aircraft emergency incident?
Position the apparatus up-hill and up-wind, and provide scene security until a command officer arrives
According to the policy, when should the first due engine company enter the hot zone?
Only if tactically appropriate and after establishing a coordinated mitigation plan
What is the primary responsibility of the second due engine company at an aircraft emergency incident?
Assemble with the first due engine company and provide a backup line
Which of the following is NOT listed as equipment that the first due engine company should have at an aircraft emergency incident?
Class A foam line
According to the policy, what should all additional dispatched units do upon arrival at an aircraft emergency incident?
Remote stage and await instructions
What is the primary responsibility of the first due aerial company at an aircraft emergency incident?
Assemble with the first due engine company and assist with scene security, forcible entry, line deployment, and victim removal
Which of the following is NOT listed as equipment that the second due engine company should have at an aircraft emergency incident?
Class A foam line
According to the policy, when should the first due engine company announce that personnel are entering the hot zone?
After establishing a coordinated mitigation plan and determining it is tactically appropriate
Which of the following is NOT listed as a task for the first due engine company at an aircraft emergency incident?
Establish a water supply using a forward lay
Learn about the framework for initial fire and rescue operations during aircraft emergency incidents in Montgomery County. Understand the complexity of aircraft emergencies and the potential risks involved.
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