Aircraft Emergency Incident Framework

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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?

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?

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?

Emphasizing the need for deliberate, defendable, and communicated actions based on situational awareness and risk assessments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary type of aircraft described as operating out of Montgomery County Airpark and Davis Airfield?

Smaller general aviation aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor that distinguishes the complexity of aircraft emergencies according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the first responsibility of the first arriving Primary Unit Officer on the scene of an aircraft emergency incident?

Survey the incident site Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When should the first arriving unit consider passing command at an aircraft emergency incident?

If the first arriving unit is a special service Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What should the first arriving Primary Unit Officer do if the incident is on airport grounds?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the first arriving Primary Unit Officer's responsibility regarding the runway at an on-airport aircraft emergency incident?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Situational Update Report (SUR) provided by the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When should units dispatched for an aircraft investigation consider the incident a hazmat call?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the initial response to an on-airport aircraft incident?

Building a solid framework for command, control, and coordination Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for search operations within Montgomery County, according to the Emergency Operations Plan?

Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Signup and view all the answers

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) Signup and view all the answers

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) Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What type of foam is recommended for use in aircraft emergencies?

Class B foam Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the structural integrity of downed aircraft?

The structural integrity should be considered suspect Signup and view all the answers

What should the initial entry team leader relay to the incident commander?

The number of victims and their locations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs)?

ELTs can be removed from an aircraft for maintenance or battery replacement Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emphasis of the initial MCFRS response to an aircraft emergency?

Ensure scene security and life safety Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an assumption guiding the MCFRS thought process for aircraft emergencies?

Aircraft emergencies are usually predictable Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the ACRE pneumonic in the context of aircraft emergencies?

It guides the initial response objectives Signup and view all the answers

Why is scene security considered paramount in aircraft emergencies?

To limit the migration of hazardous materials Signup and view all the answers

What should unit officers do during an aircraft emergency scenario according to the text?

Develop an intelligent action plan given the scenario Signup and view all the answers

Why is respiratory protection essential in aircraft emergency situations?

To prevent inhalation of composite materials Signup and view all the answers

What should be the initial focus regarding life safety during an aircraft emergency response?

Creating a safe evacuation corridor Signup and view all the answers

How does MCFRS recommend increasing survivability in an aircraft emergency?

By creating rescue corridors and rapid rescues Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text recommend using SCBA even if an aircraft emergency occurs outside?

To prevent inhalation of hazardous composite materials Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what should all additional dispatched units do upon arrival at an aircraft emergency incident?

Remote stage and await instructions Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of the framework outlined in the text?

What is the key distinction made in the text between the two types of aircraft emergencies?

What is the geographical location of Montgomery County described in 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 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?

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?

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 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 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?

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?

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 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?

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?

What should the initial entry team leader relay to the incident commander?

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?

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?

What is the significance of the ACRE pneumonic in the context of 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?

Why is respiratory protection essential in aircraft emergency situations?

What should be the initial focus regarding life safety during an aircraft emergency response?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a task for the first due engine company at an aircraft emergency incident?

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