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Which Perimeter Entry should an Airport Safety Officer proceed to if Alert 3 is on the WEST side of the Airport?
What is the primary duty of all personnel when an Alert 3 is issued?
What should an Airport Safety Officer do if Alert 3 is on the EAST side of the Airport?
If an Alert 3 occurs off-airport, which Perimeter Entry is appropriate for the Airport Safety Officer?
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In case of an Alert 3 on the south side of the airport, which perimeter entry should the Airport Safety Officer consider?
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Which consideration is NOT listed when positioning ARFF vehicles during an approach?
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What is the primary purpose of turret operations during an attack?
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What is the specified duration for using short bursts of extinguishing agent to conserve agent?
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What should be the initial focus when attacking a fire near an aircraft fuselage?
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Handlines are deployed to do all of the following EXCEPT:
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What is the recommended sequence for accessing aircraft during rescue operations?
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When should streams be utilized during an attack?
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Which of the following is included in the ARFF vehicle approach guidelines?
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Which unit is most likely to serve as an intermediary for the FAA/NTSB?
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Which units are to be notified by the alarm office according to the Tulsa Fire Department's guidelines?
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What is the primary role of Station 51 ARFF Units in off-airport crashes?
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Under what condition might Station 51 ARFF Units not respond to off-airport crashes?
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Why is it not always necessary to complete the aircraft call list?
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What should be done if AFFF is being used to extinguish a fire?
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Which extinguishing agent should be avoided in confined occupied spaces?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended action in the event of an off-airport aircraft emergency?
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For how long can fire burn through aircraft fuselages?
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How frequently should flammable liquids be re-covered with foam to prevent ignition?
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Which statement is correct regarding the use of water during an aircraft fire emergency?
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What is the minimum size of attack lines required for interior operations in aircraft fires?
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Which tool can provide quick water at large volumes to control an aircraft fire?
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Which of the following should be done to ensure interior ventilation in larger aircraft fires?
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What should be established on scene to manage large amounts of flammable liquids on fire?
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Which units are assigned for a full structural personnel response to Tulsa International Airport?
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Where should structural companies (other than E31, L31) stage during an Alert 1 or 2 at TIA?
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How should firefighting personnel be protected when operating in spilled flammable liquid areas?
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During an Alert 3 on-airport response, through which entry should E31 and L31 (if assigned) enter the airport?
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Why should a primary and secondary search for victims always be conducted in an aircraft crash?
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What should be done regarding the scene where an aircraft accident has occurred?
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Who will initially be in charge of staging during an Alert 1 or 2 at TIA?
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Where should E31 & L31 (if assigned) stage during an Alert 1 or 2 at TIA?
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To facilitate movement of emergency equipment, what should be secured by the police?
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What should be noted regarding the aircraft's electrical system?
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For an Alert 3 off-airport, where should companies responding from the east of Memorial stage?
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In an Alert 3 North and Off-Airport response, who determines which airport truck(s) will respond?
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Why might it be necessary to consider adopting a defensive mode of operations during an aircraft incident?
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Where should companies be housed west of Memorial stage during an Alert 3 North and Off-Airport?
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What should be done if saws are used for extrication or ventilation in an aircraft?
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Which parts of an aircraft are typically the best places to cut when extricating?
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Which of the following is a critical requirement when dealing with the debris of burning composite materials?
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What is one of the primary purposes of investigating aircraft accidents?
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What should be done to high-pressure hydraulic lines on an aircraft during fire emergencies?
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Why should nothing from the aircraft be removed before investigator authorization?
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Where are you likely to find running fires in an aircraft's confined spaces?
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Which tools are not effective on aircraft metals due to the lack of solid supports?
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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.
- Approach:
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.