Tulsa Fire Department - Emergency Response Procedures

Questions and Answers

Which Perimeter Entry should an Airport Safety Officer proceed to if Alert 3 is on the WEST side of the Airport?

Perimeter Entry 24 (correct)

Perimeter Entry nearest Alert 3 site

Perimeter Entry 194

Perimeter Entry 192

What is the primary duty of all personnel when an Alert 3 is issued?

Provide medical assistance

Receive assignment from the IC (correct)

Evacuate the area

Coordinate with police

What should an Airport Safety Officer do if Alert 3 is on the EAST side of the Airport?

Proceed to the nearest fire station

Proceed to Perimeter Entry 194 (correct)

Wait for further instructions

Proceed to Perimeter Entry 24

If an Alert 3 occurs off-airport, which Perimeter Entry is appropriate for the Airport Safety Officer?

Perimeter Entry nearest Alert 3 site Signup and view all the answers

In case of an Alert 3 on the south side of the airport, which perimeter entry should the Airport Safety Officer consider?

Perimeter Entry nearest Alert 3 site Signup and view all the answers

Which consideration is NOT listed when positioning ARFF vehicles during an approach?

Positioned downwind Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of turret operations during an attack?

For the fuel spill knockdown Signup and view all the answers

What is the specified duration for using short bursts of extinguishing agent to conserve agent?

10-15 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What should be the initial focus when attacking a fire near an aircraft fuselage?

Reduce the fire in the critical fire area Signup and view all the answers

Handlines are deployed to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Stop exterior fire spread Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended sequence for accessing aircraft during rescue operations?

Normal exits, emergency exits, force entry Signup and view all the answers

When should streams be utilized during an attack?

As soon as within range Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the ARFF vehicle approach guidelines?

Consider repositioning Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is most likely to serve as an intermediary for the FAA/NTSB?

Car 822 Signup and view all the answers

Which units are to be notified by the alarm office according to the Tulsa Fire Department's guidelines?

Station 51, Car 821, and Car 822 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Station 51 ARFF Units in off-airport crashes?

Providing technical assistance Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition might Station 51 ARFF Units not respond to off-airport crashes?

Depending on distance Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not always necessary to complete the aircraft call list?

All aircraft accidents are investigated Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if AFFF is being used to extinguish a fire?

Shut down all nearby water streams Signup and view all the answers

Which extinguishing agent should be avoided in confined occupied spaces?

Purple K Powder Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action in the event of an off-airport aircraft emergency?

Use water streams immediately to cool the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

For how long can fire burn through aircraft fuselages?

30-60 seconds Signup and view all the answers

How frequently should flammable liquids be re-covered with foam to prevent ignition?

Every 30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is correct regarding the use of water during an aircraft fire emergency?

Water may wash away foam solution thus defeating its purpose Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size of attack lines required for interior operations in aircraft fires?

1 3/4 Signup and view all the answers

Which tool can provide quick water at large volumes to control an aircraft fire?

Deck guns Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be done to ensure interior ventilation in larger aircraft fires?

Use PPV fans or fog hose streams Signup and view all the answers

What should be established on scene to manage large amounts of flammable liquids on fire?

A method of foam re-supply Signup and view all the answers

Which units are assigned for a full structural personnel response to Tulsa International Airport?

U50, U51, U52, C821, C822 Signup and view all the answers

Where should structural companies (other than E31, L31) stage during an Alert 1 or 2 at TIA?

Inside perimeter entry number 194 Signup and view all the answers

How should firefighting personnel be protected when operating in spilled flammable liquid areas?

By having safety backup crews with charged hoselines Signup and view all the answers

During an Alert 3 on-airport response, through which entry should E31 and L31 (if assigned) enter the airport?

Perimeter entry number 132 Signup and view all the answers

Why should a primary and secondary search for victims always be conducted in an aircraft crash?

To confirm there are no survivors Signup and view all the answers

What should be done regarding the scene where an aircraft accident has occurred?

Wait for investigative agencies to finish Signup and view all the answers

Who will initially be in charge of staging during an Alert 1 or 2 at TIA?

C642 Signup and view all the answers

Where should E31 & L31 (if assigned) stage during an Alert 1 or 2 at TIA?

At Fire Station 51 Signup and view all the answers

To facilitate movement of emergency equipment, what should be secured by the police?

A route in and out of the incident site Signup and view all the answers

What should be noted regarding the aircraft's electrical system?

If batteries have been disconnected Signup and view all the answers

For an Alert 3 off-airport, where should companies responding from the east of Memorial stage?

At Mingo and 46th Street North Signup and view all the answers

In an Alert 3 North and Off-Airport response, who determines which airport truck(s) will respond?

C821 or ARFF company officer Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be necessary to consider adopting a defensive mode of operations during an aircraft incident?

Due to unburned fuel, oxygen onboard, and possible hazardous materials Signup and view all the answers

Where should companies be housed west of Memorial stage during an Alert 3 North and Off-Airport?

At Sheridan and 36th Street North Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if saws are used for extrication or ventilation in an aircraft?

Ensure arcing and sparking are suppressed with water/foam from hand lines. Signup and view all the answers

Which parts of an aircraft are typically the best places to cut when extricating?

Windows, doors, and roof area. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a critical requirement when dealing with the debris of burning composite materials?

Keep the debris 'wet' to prevent fibers from becoming airborne. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary purposes of investigating aircraft accidents?

To learn the cause of the accident and prevent future accidents. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to high-pressure hydraulic lines on an aircraft during fire emergencies?

Avoid cutting or breaking them to prevent injury. Signup and view all the answers

Why should nothing from the aircraft be removed before investigator authorization?

To preserve the crime scene for investigation. Signup and view all the answers

Where are you likely to find running fires in an aircraft's confined spaces?

Cargo areas and sidewalls. Signup and view all the answers

Which tools are not effective on aircraft metals due to the lack of solid supports?

Hydraulic rescue tools and pry bars. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Section 300 - Strategic and Tactical Considerations

Response Procedures for Full Assignment of Structural Personnel Responding to Tulsa International Airport (TIA)

Assignment: U50, U51, U52, C821, C822, and Class A Structural Assignment.
Staging locations:
- Structural companies (except E31, L31): perimeter entry number 194, with C642 in charge of staging.
- E31, L31 (if assigned): Fire Station 51, unless specified otherwise by the IC.

Alert 1 & 2 Response Procedure

Staging locations:
- E31, L31 (if assigned): perimeter entry number 132, unless specified otherwise by the IC.
- All other structural personnel: respond to perimeter entries determined by the IC.

Alert 3 On-Airport Response Procedure

E31, L31 (if assigned): enter the airport through perimeter entry number 132, unless specified otherwise by the IC.
Other companies: respond to perimeter entries determined by the IC.

Alert 3 North and Off-Airport

C642 and the first two companies assigned: respond to the crash site.
Companies responding west of Memorial: stage at Sheridan and 36th Street North to await assignment.
Companies responding east of Memorial: stage at Mingo and 46th Street North to await assignment.
821 or ARFF company officer determines which airport truck(s) respond to Alert 3s off-airport.

Alert 3 East, West, or South and Off-Airport

All personnel respond as appropriate and receive assignment from the IC.
Airport Safety Officer proceeds to:
- Perimeter Entry 194 (if Alert 3 is on EAST side of Airport)
- Perimeter Entry 24 (if Alert 3 is on WEST side of Airport)
- Perimeter Entry nearest Alert 3 site

ARFF Guides

Each aircraft fire is unique and must be individually evaluated.
Basic guidelines for effecting attack:
- Approach:
  - ARFF Vehicles may need to negotiate into the scene around wreckage, victims, and other obstructions.
  - Personnel may have to guide the apparatus into position.
  - Close enough to gain maximum effectiveness from streams and lines.
  - Upwind, considering escape/rescue routes, and not blocking other apparatus.
- Attack:
  - With the wind.
  - Utilize streams as soon as within range.
  - Protect and isolate the aircraft from the fuel spill fire.
  - Knock down the fire.
  - Immediately reduce the fire in the "critical fire area" adjacent to the aircraft fuselage.
  - Control 90% of the fire intensity within one minute.
  - Use short bursts of 10-15 seconds of extinguishing agent to conserve agent and check application range and effectiveness.
- Rescue:
  - Begin upon arrival to support evacuees or initiate rescue.
  - At least two rescuers working together.
  - Use normal exits, emergency exits, or force entry, in this order.
  - Transport occupants to a tenable atmosphere.

Control

Protect the fuselage and cover spill area with foam.
Prevent the spread of fire.
Arrange backup water and foam supplies.

Off-Airport Aircraft Emergencies

Initiate both fire control and EMS (rescue) as soon as possible.
Scene lighting, extrication, treatment, transportation, and site safety must be addressed.
First fire company assumes command or passes command and assists escaping passengers and/or provides an escape path for the escaping passengers.

Security and Site Safety

Request police to secure the scene.
Remember that the entire scene is a crime scene until proven otherwise.
Have police secure a route in and out of the incident site to permit easy movement of emergency equipment, particularly ambulances going to hospitals.
Limit personnel in the crash site to prevent destruction of evidence.
Be aware of the hazards of aircraft accidents, including:
- Electrical power running through the aircraft's electrical wiring.
- Oxygen cylinders that can explode, become missiles, and/or ignite flammable liquids.
- Jagged metal parts that can easily cut through protective clothing and hoselines.
- High-pressure hydraulic lines that can cause serious injury if cut or broken.
- Composite materials in aircraft construction that can emit free-floating fibers when burning.

Investigation and Documentation

All aircraft accidents are investigated to learn the "cause" of the accident in order to prevent future accidents.
Document everything, including actions taken and evidence collected.
Do not remove any objects or materials from the crash site until authorized by investigators.

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This quiz covers the emergency operating guidelines for the Tulsa Fire Department, specifically the response procedures for structural personnel responding to Tulsa International Airport.