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

Local fire departments typically assume Incident Commander responsibility during mass casualty events due to their emergency medical coordination role.

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

The hot zone is the contaminated area immediately surrounding a hazmat incident where only responders with appropriate PPE may operate.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)

Answer

The Airport Emergency Plan details tenant responsibilities, coordination procedures, and response protocols for various emergency scenarios.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Every 36 months

Answer

Part 139 requires certificated airports to conduct a full-scale emergency exercise at least once every 36 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

Answer

Fire attack refers to the direct application of extinguishing agents on the fire to suppress and extinguish it.

(ACE) Airport Certified Employee Practice Test

(ACE) Airport Certified Employee Practice Test

ACE Emergency Planning and Response 2