ACE Emergency Planning and Response 2

Question 1

Under the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), which agency typically serves as the Incident Commander during a mass casualty event at a US airport?

Accepted Answer

Local Fire Department

Answer

Airport Operations

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TSA

Answer

Airport Security

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'hot zone' in a hazardous materials incident at an airport?

Accepted Answer

Contaminated area where only properly equipped responders may enter

Answer

Area reserved for command post operations

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Zone for media and public information officers

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Staging area for mutual aid resources

Question 3

Which document outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of airport tenants during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)

Answer

Airport Security Program (ASP)

Answer

FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-31C

Answer

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Question 4

How often must airports certificated under 14 CFR Part 139 conduct a full-scale emergency exercise?

Accepted Answer

Every 36 months

Answer

Every 12 months

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Every 24 months

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Every 48 months

Question 5

In an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) response, what does the term 'fire attack' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Direct application of suppression agents onto the fire

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Initial alarm notification to the fire station

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Establishing a water supply from a hydrant

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Securing the perimeter around the aircraft

Question 6

Which section of the National Response Framework provides guidance for coordinating federal resources during a catastrophic airport disaster?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Support Function #1 (Transportation)

Answer

Emergency Support Function #13 (Public Safety)

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Emergency Support Function #9 (Search and Rescue)

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Emergency Support Function #6 (Mass Care)

Question 7

What is the primary goal of triage during an airport mass casualty incident?

Accepted Answer

Sort patients by injury severity to maximize survival

Answer

Identify victims by name for family notification

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Transport all victims to the nearest hospital simultaneously

Answer

Document the cause of each injury for investigation