Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Name of Aerodrome Audited

  • Category of Airport

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Audit team

Chapter 1 - Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) and Legal documents

  • Are the ARFF SOP File available to all ARFF Personel?

  • Are all ARFF personnel familiar with the content of the SOP's and other legal documents?

  • Are there any records to substantiate this?

  • Are the Aviation Information Publication (AIP) Manual available on the aerodrome?

  • Is the AIP regularly updated?

  • Is there an occurrence book available in the watch room at the airport?

  • Are all occurrences and extraordinary events documented in the occurrence?

  • Is their a copy of the Emergency Response Plan available on the airport for all ARFF personnel?

  • Are all ARFF personnel familiar with the content of the Emergency Response Plan?

  • Are there any records to substantiate this?

Chapter 2 - Level of protection to be provided CAR Part 139.02.7 & 22

  • Is the Fire Service compliant with the aerodrome license category?

  • Is the minimum foam compound available for the depletion of two loads of water carried on the vehicles?

  • Is the minimum required complimentary agent available on the vehicles?

  • Is the total quantity foam compound of the same level, level "A" or "B" type?

  • Is the storage facility of the supplementary 200% extinguishing agent adequate? (Both primary and supplementary).

  • Can the end of the furthest runway be reached within 2 1/2 minutes but not exceeding 3 minutes?

  • Can the vehicle at the threshold of the furthest runway discharge half of its contents within the required times?<br>

  • Is the minimum useable amount of water for fire extinguishment available?

  • Are the operations limited to the size of aircraft what the airport is licensed for?

  • Is the aerodrome categorised correctly?

Chapter 3 - Airport facilities affecting Rescue and Fire-fighting Services CAR Part 139.02.7, 22 & 28

  • Are there any Hydrants available on the Aerodrome?

  • Is the pressure in the hydrants sufficient to enable rapid filling of vehicles?

  • Are there adequate emergency access roads on the aerodrome?

  • Are these roads maintained?<br>

  • Are there any emergency gates on the aerodrome?

  • Are these gates accessible to the emergency vehicles?

  • Does the fire services have keys for the emergency gates?

  • Is there any additional water available for fire fighting on the airport?

  • Does the aerodrome have an appointed fire prevention officer/s?

  • Does the airport have a fire prevention program?

  • Are there any records as require to this effect?

  • Are the escape routes in the terminal building clearly demarcated?

  • Are the fire extinguishers, first aid hose reels and hydrants on the airport serviced as required?

  • Are there any records to substantiate this?

Chapter 4 - Communications and Alarm Requirements CAR Part 139.02.7 & 22

  • Are there any communications and alarm notification systems in place?

  • Is the alarm system tested regularly?

  • Are there any radios available for communication with ATC, Airport Management, Flight Information Centre or Airline?

  • Are these radios on the required frequency?<br>

  • Are these radios tested regularly?

  • Is the results of these tests properly recorded?

  • Is the quantity of radios sufficient to enable communication between vehicle operators, control personnel and rescue operators?

  • Has all personnel utilising these radios been properly trained in radiotelephony and licensed accordingly?

  • Are there any telephone or other type of system available to summon assisting parties to the aerodrome emergency procedure/plan?

  • Are these equipment tested regularly?

  • Is the results of these tests properly recorded?

Chapter 5 - Factors in the specification process for Rescue and Fire-fighting Vehicles CAR Part 139.02.7 & 22

  • Is the required number of serviceable vehicles available for the category of aerodrome?<br>

  • Does these vehicle's have off road capability?

  • Are the vehicle's tyres of an off road type?

  • Can the vehicles achieve the required speed within the specified timeframe?

  • Does the foam induction system work properly?<br>

  • Is enough evidence available to proof the regular testing of induction system (at least two monthly)?

  • Does all the fire appliance valves operate properly?

  • Is the available equipment as per ICAO requirements?

  • Are the rescue equipment maintained?

  • Are there any records available to substantiate the serviceability of the required pieces of equipment?

  • Are there electrical generators available for utilisation with equipment and lighting?

  • Does emergency lighting operate properly?

  • Does the electrical equipment operate effectively?

  • Are portable equipment fuel levels correct?<br>

  • Are portable equipment oil levels correct?

  • Are personnel familiar with the utilization/application of equipment?

  • Are the overall condition of portable equipment and hand tools acceptable?

Chapter 5 - ICAO Doc 9137-AN/898

  • Equipment for Rescue Operations - CAT 1 - 2

  • Select for CAT 1 - 2
  • 1 x Adjustable wrench<br>

  • 1 x Axe, rescue, large non wedge type

  • 1 x Axe, small non wedge type or aircraft type

  • 1 x Bolt cutter 61 cm

  • 1 x Crowbar 95 cm

  • 2 x flash lights

  • 1 x Hook, grab or salving

  • 1 x heavy duty metal cutting saw or hacksaw with spare blades

  • 1 x fire resistant blanket

  • 1 x 15m Rope line

  • 1 x Pliers 17.8 cm (side cutting)

  • 1 x Pliers, slip joint 25 cm

  • 1 x Screwdrivers, assorted set

  • 1 x Snippers, tin

  • 1 x Chocks 10cm high

  • 1 x Powered rescue saw complete with two blades, or pneumatic chisel complete - plus spare cylinder, chisel and retaining spring

  • 1 x Harness cutting tool

  • 2 pair Flame resistant gloves (unless issued to individuals)

  • 1 x Medical First Aid Kit

  • Equipment for Rescue Operations - CAT 3 - 5

  • Select for CAT 3 - 5
  • 1 x Adjustable wrench

  • 1 x Axe, rescue, large non wedge type

  • 2 x Axe, small non-wedge type or aircraft type

  • 1 x Bolt cutter 61 cm

  • 1 x crow bar, 95 cm

  • 1 x cold Chisel 2.5 cm

  • 3 x flash lights

  • 1 x 1.8 kg Hammer

  • 1 x Hoof, grab or salving

  • 1 x Saw, metal cutting or hacksaw, heavy duty with spare blades

  • 1 x Fire resistant blanket

  • 1 x Extension ladder (Of over-all length appropriate to aircraft in use)

  • 1 x Rope line 15 m length

  • 1 x Pliers 17.8 cm (Side cutting)

  • 1 x Pliers, slip joint 25 cm

  • 1 x Screwdriver, assorted set

  • 1 x Snippers, tin

  • 1 x Chocks 10 cm high

  • 1 x Powered rescue saw complete with two blades, or pneumatic chisel complete - plus spare cylinder, chisel and retaining spring

  • 2 x Harness cutting tools

  • 3 pair Gloves, flame resistant, unless issued to individuals

  • 2 x Spare cylinders

  • 1 x Hydraulic or pneumatic forcing tool

  • 2 x Breathing apparatus and cylinders

  • 1 x Medical First aid Kit

Chapter 6 - Protective Clothing and Respiratory Equipment CAR Part 139.02.7 & 22

  • Is every individual fire fighter equipped with protective clothing?

  • Does every fire fighter have protective gloves?

  • Does every fire fighter have fire resistant boots?

  • Does every fire fighter have fire boots?

  • Does the aerodrome have proximity suits?

  • Are there sufficient Breathing apparatus sets?

  • Are these sets tested regularly?

  • Are all the cylinders filled to the required pressure?

  • Have these Breathing apparatus sets been subjected to pressure tests as required?

  • Are there any records to substantiate the above?

  • Are all users of breathing apparatus sets trained?<br><br>

  • Are there any records to substantiate the above?

Chapter 7 - Ambulance and Medical Services CAR Part 139.02.7 & 22 and CAR 139.02.6 & 21

  • Does the airport have a clinic or a first aid room as required?

  • Does the aerodrome have a medical clinic?

  • Is the clinic or first aid room suitably equiped?

  • Are the sufficient medical supplies available on the aerodrome?

  • Are there any medical supplies or first aid kits available on the fire and rescue tenders?

  • Is there an ambulance available on the airport?

  • If not, is there any agreement in place to have an ambulance be made available within reasonable time, if needed, but not exceeding 20 minutes?

  • Are these agreements current?

  • Are these ambulances suitable and equipped to deal with aircraft disasters?

  • If yes, is this ambulances serviced and are there any records available?

  • Are the medical supplies on the airport regularly checked for expiry dates?

  • Are there any records to substantiate the above?

Chapter 8 - Extinguishing Agent Characteristics CAR PArt 139.02.7 & 22

  • Is the complimentary agent compatible with the primary extinguishing agent?

  • What percentage foam concentrate is used?

  • Was the viscosity of the foam tested?

  • Are there any records to this effect available?

  • Was there any change in supplier or product?

  • Is the 200% backup supplies housed at the fire station?

  • If no, what arrangements are in place to have it made available?

Chapter 9 - Fire Stations CAR Part 139.02.7 & 22

  • Does the airport have a fire station?

  • Can the fire station house all the vehicles?

  • If not, where are the vehicles housed?

  • Is unrestricted accessibility to the runways possible?

  • Is sufficient accommodation available for the required level of personnel?

  • Are there any training facilities available at the fire station?

  • Are there any ablution facilities available?

  • Is there any area defined for decontamination of protected clothing and or equipment used in a radio active, or poisonous environment?

Chapter 10 - Personnel CAR Part 139.02.5 & 7

  • Are sufficient fire personnel available to utilise the fire vehicles effectively? Including the hand lines.

  • Are there personnel available to utilise the rescue equipment simultaneously with the fire fighting process?

  • Are the hand lines of the vehicles manned? Either two foam lines or one foam line and one DCP handlines?

  • Does the driver of the vehicles from the cab operate the monitor/turret?

  • Total number of fire fighting personnel?

  • Number of fire fighting personnel per shift?

  • Are these numbers published in the AIP?

  • Has the personnel numbers been adjusted during the past 12 months? CAR 139.02.9 & 139.02.5 (c)

  • Was this done after consultation with the Commissioner for CAA?

  • Was this adjustment done in accordance with recategorisation of the aerodrome? Up or down

  • Does the aerodrome ARFF service make provision for rescue work in the event of an accident?

  • Does the fire fighting personnel only perform fire fighting duties?

  • Is the response times still within required limits if fire fighters perform other duties as well?

  • Is the other duties performed relevant to the fire service?

Chapter 11 - Emergency Organisations CAR Part 139.02.6 & 21

  • Does the airport have an Emergency Manual?

  • Was the Manual submitted to and approved by the CAA? In accordance with CAR Part 139.02.6

  • Is a copy available for all firemen?

  • Does the manual contain grid reference charts, which includes a ten-kilometre radius from the aerodrome?

  • Is a grid referense chart available on each fire fighting vehicle?

  • Did the prescribed annual emergency exercise take place?

  • Can rescue & Fire fighting operations be performed up to the 10 km radius from the airport?

Chapter 12 - Aircraft Fire-fighting and Rescue Procedures CAR Part 139.02.7 & 22

  • Does the fire fighting personnel know the appropriate techniques to enter or break into an aircraft structure?

  • Did all fire personnel receive aircraft construction for fire fighters?

  • Is all the fire fighters certified in aircraft construction for fire fighters?<br>

  • Are there any records to this effect available?

  • Does all personnel know how to initiate the appropriate fire fighting techniques for an aircraft wheel fire?<br>

  • Does all fire fighters know how to position the fire appliances to achieve the best possible fire fighting capability at a potential aircraft accident?

  • Are clearly defined instructions available for immediate reaction to an aircraft accident?

  • Are individuals briefed on their role and responsibility each day, in the event of an accident?

  • Are these instructions clearly depicted on the daily duty roster?

  • Are there any records to this effect available?

Chapter 13 - Rescue Operations in Difficult Environment CAR Part 139.02.7 & 22

  • Is a process defined to address possible unforeseen scenarios such as swampy areas, large masses of water or a possible accident at sea?

  • If not self-provided for, does the airport have agreements with the other bodies such as NSRI?

  • Are there any records to this effect available?

  • Is a process defined to address possible unforeseen scenarios such as deserts or mountain areas? Or any other type of areas unique to your specific aerodrome?

  • Are there any records to this effect available?

Chapter 14 - Training CAR Part 139.02.5

  • Did all the fire-fighting personnel receive fire-fighter training?

  • Did all fire fighters receive aircraft construction related training?

  • Is the theoretical training received applied in practice?

  • At what is the frequency of practical application of theoretical knowledge performed?<br>

  • Is individual records kept of all fire related training?

  • Does the personnel periodically have live/hot fire drills? at what frequency?

  • Are there any records to this effect available?

  • Is the training done individually or in group context?

  • Are these training records available?

  • Does all personnel sign against training received? Bothe theoretical and practical?

  • Are there any records to this effect available?

  • Is all fire fighting vehicle drivers certified as competent on the vehicle entrusted to them?

  • How frequently are these personnel subjected t0 re-testing?

Chapter 15 - Foaming of runways for emergency landings CAR Part 139.02.7 % 22

  • Is the aerodrome capable of providing runway foaming?

  • If yes, can the vehicles be replenished before the aircraft is allowed to land?

Chapter 16 - Aircraft Fueling Practices CAR 139.01.9 & CAR 139.01.25

  • Does Airport Management approve the refueling process?

  • Does the fire-crew do periodic inspections on the aircraft fueling processes?

  • Is the bonding of aircraft and vehicles monitored?

  • Does the refueling personnel offload the fire extinguishers during refueling and placing them strategically?

  • Are the refueling personnel adequately trained? including basic fire fighting?

  • Does the Airport Management have copies of the refueling personnel's competency certificates?

  • Are al refueling vehicles or equipment inspected periodically and certified as safe? Either by refueling agencies, or airport management?

  • Does airport management monitor the above?

  • Is records thereof available?

  • Is all fuel on the aerodrome stored in appropriate containers or storage facilities as required?

Chapter 17 - Availability of Rescue and Fire Fighting Information

  • Is all the relevant information pertaining to the fire services as required in paragraph 2.6, published in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)?

  • Does this information contains the number of personnel?

  • Is the ATC and airlines notified of deviations from the published personnel strength? CAR 139.02.9 (c)

  • Is there any objections to the CAA publishing this information?

Recommendations

  • Recommendations:

  • Signature of AR&FF Representative

  • Name of AR&FF Representative

  • Date

  • Signature of Auditor

  • Date

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