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What is the primary purpose of the framework outlined in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the framework outlined in the text?
- To provide guidance for responding to all emergency incidents in Montgomery County
- To define the roles and responsibilities of all personnel operating on aircraft emergency incidents
- To establish a policy for handling hazardous materials releases from aircraft incidents
- To outline the initial MCFRS response to aircraft emergencies occurring within Montgomery County (correct)
What is the key distinction made in the text between the two types of aircraft emergencies?
What is the key distinction made in the text between the two types of aircraft emergencies?
- The type of fire (Class A vs. Class B) and hazardous materials involved
- The location of the incident relative to an airfield (correct)
- The size of the aircraft involved
- The number of victims and severity of the incident
What is the geographical location of Montgomery County described in the text?
What is the geographical location of Montgomery County described in the text?
- Primarily servicing small, private aircraft
- Within the Washington/Baltimore Metropolitan flight corridor (correct)
- Isolated from any major air traffic routes
- Near a major international airport hub
What is the key focus of the 'Position Statement' section of the text?
What is the key focus of the 'Position Statement' section of the text?
What is the primary type of aircraft described as operating out of Montgomery County Airpark and Davis Airfield?
What is the primary type of aircraft described as operating out of Montgomery County Airpark and Davis Airfield?
What is the key factor that distinguishes the complexity of aircraft emergencies according to the text?
What is the key factor that distinguishes the complexity of aircraft emergencies according to the text?
What is the first responsibility of the first arriving Primary Unit Officer on the scene of an aircraft emergency incident?
What is the first responsibility of the first arriving Primary Unit Officer on the scene of an aircraft emergency incident?
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)?
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)?
What is the primary strategy of the first arriving resources when responding to an aircraft emergency incident?
What is the primary strategy of the first arriving resources when responding to an aircraft emergency incident?
When should the first arriving unit consider passing command at an aircraft emergency incident?
When should the first arriving unit consider passing command at an aircraft emergency incident?
What is the first step the first arriving Primary Unit Officer should take when responding to an off-airport aircraft emergency incident?
What is the first step the first arriving Primary Unit Officer should take when responding to an off-airport aircraft emergency incident?
What should the first arriving Primary Unit Officer do if the incident is on airport grounds?
What should the first arriving Primary Unit Officer do if the incident is on airport grounds?
What is the first arriving Primary Unit Officer's responsibility regarding the runway at an on-airport aircraft emergency incident?
What is the first arriving Primary Unit Officer's responsibility regarding the runway at an on-airport aircraft emergency incident?
What is the purpose of the Situational Update Report (SUR) provided by the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?
What is the purpose of the Situational Update Report (SUR) provided by the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?
When should units dispatched for an aircraft investigation consider the incident a hazmat call?
When should units dispatched for an aircraft investigation consider the incident a hazmat call?
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?
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?
What is the primary focus of the initial response to an on-airport aircraft incident?
What is the primary focus of the initial response to an on-airport aircraft incident?
Which agency is responsible for search operations within Montgomery County, according to the Emergency Operations Plan?
Which agency is responsible for search operations within Montgomery County, according to the Emergency Operations Plan?
Which of the following actions should the initial entry crew take when responding to an aircraft emergency incident?
Which of the following actions should the initial entry crew take when responding to an aircraft emergency incident?
Which agency should be notified by the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) upon request by the MCPD's Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordinator?
Which agency should be notified by the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) upon request by the MCPD's Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordinator?
According to the policy, how should fixed-wing aircraft be approached by the initial entry crew?
According to the policy, how should fixed-wing aircraft be approached by the initial entry crew?
What type of foam is recommended for use in aircraft emergencies?
What type of foam is recommended for use in aircraft emergencies?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the structural integrity of downed aircraft?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the structural integrity of downed aircraft?
What should the initial entry team leader relay to the incident commander?
What should the initial entry team leader relay to the incident commander?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs)?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs)?
According to the policy, what should be considered for decontamination after an aircraft emergency incident?
According to the policy, what should be considered for decontamination after an aircraft emergency incident?
What is the primary emphasis of the initial MCFRS response to an aircraft emergency?
What is the primary emphasis of the initial MCFRS response to an aircraft emergency?
Which of the following is NOT considered an assumption guiding the MCFRS thought process for aircraft emergencies?
Which of the following is NOT considered an assumption guiding the MCFRS thought process for aircraft emergencies?
What is the significance of the ACRE pneumonic in the context of aircraft emergencies?
What is the significance of the ACRE pneumonic in the context of aircraft emergencies?
Why is scene security considered paramount in aircraft emergencies?
Why is scene security considered paramount in aircraft emergencies?
What should unit officers do during an aircraft emergency scenario according to the text?
What should unit officers do during an aircraft emergency scenario according to the text?
Why is respiratory protection essential in aircraft emergency situations?
Why is respiratory protection essential in aircraft emergency situations?
What should be the initial focus regarding life safety during an aircraft emergency response?
What should be the initial focus regarding life safety during an aircraft emergency response?
How does MCFRS recommend increasing survivability in an aircraft emergency?
How does MCFRS recommend increasing survivability in an aircraft emergency?
What is one of the key roles of the first arriving unit officer in an aircraft emergency?
What is one of the key roles of the first arriving unit officer in an aircraft emergency?
Why does the text recommend using SCBA even if an aircraft emergency occurs outside?
Why does the text recommend using SCBA even if an aircraft emergency occurs outside?
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate initial action when an immediate life hazard is present at an aircraft emergency incident?
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate initial action when an immediate life hazard is present at an aircraft emergency incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the first due engine company at an aircraft emergency incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the first due engine company at an aircraft emergency incident?
According to the policy, when should the first due engine company enter the hot zone?
According to the policy, when should the first due engine company enter the hot zone?
What is the primary responsibility of the second due engine company at an aircraft emergency incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the second due engine company at an aircraft emergency incident?
Which of the following is NOT listed as equipment that the first due engine company should have at an aircraft emergency incident?
Which of the following is NOT listed as equipment that the first due engine company should have at an aircraft emergency incident?
According to the policy, what should all additional dispatched units do upon arrival at an aircraft emergency incident?
According to the policy, what should all additional dispatched units do upon arrival at an aircraft emergency incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the first due aerial company at an aircraft emergency incident?
What is the primary responsibility of the first due aerial company at an aircraft emergency incident?
Which of the following is NOT listed as equipment that the second due engine company should have at an aircraft emergency incident?
Which of the following is NOT listed as equipment that the second due engine company should have at an aircraft emergency incident?
According to the policy, when should the first due engine company announce that personnel are entering the hot zone?
According to the policy, when should the first due engine company announce that personnel are entering the hot zone?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a task for the first due engine company at an aircraft emergency incident?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a task for the first due engine company at an aircraft emergency incident?
