AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Emergency Response at Airports 1

Question 1

What is the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), and who is responsible for maintaining it?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive plan for responding to emergencies at or near an airport; maintained by the airport operator and coordinated with local emergency services

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A plan for managing flight delays; maintained by airlines

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A TSA security document; maintained by federal authorities only

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An evacuation plan for the terminal; maintained by retail tenants

Question 2

What does 'full emergency' declaration mean at an airport?

Accepted Answer

An aircraft is in distress with a real or apparent risk of an accident, requiring full activation of emergency services

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The airport is closing for routine maintenance

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All flights are diverted to alternate airports

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Only the fire brigade is placed on alert

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles stationed at airports?

Accepted Answer

To rescue occupants and fight fires involving aircraft or airport structures

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To provide airport VIP transport services

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To tow disabled aircraft off the runway

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To provide weather monitoring on the runway

Question 4

When a bomb threat is received against an aircraft or airport facility, what is the first priority action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the relevant authorities including police and airport operations

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Search the aircraft without evacuating passengers

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Make a public announcement over the terminal PA system

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Contact the airline's head office first

Question 5

What does 'triage' mean in a mass casualty airport emergency?

Accepted Answer

The process of sorting and prioritizing casualties for treatment based on injury severity and survival probability

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The process of documenting injuries for insurance purposes

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The method of transporting casualties to hospital by air

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The post-incident investigation process

Question 6

What is the purpose of the 'muster point' or 'assembly area' in airport emergency procedures?

Accepted Answer

A designated safe location where personnel evacuate to and are accounted for during an emergency

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Where aircraft crew gather for pre-flight briefings

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The staging area for emergency vehicles

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The location where passengers reclaim their bags after an emergency