Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting. (ARFF) Just as when you are in highway traffic, if you see an airport emergency vehicle with its lights on, do not proceed until it has cleared. Always stay alert for any type of emergency activity and accompanying vehicles. All vehicles operating at a towered airport, including ARFF and police, are required to receive explicit runway crossing instructions from ATC. This applies to all runways encountered: active, inactive and closed, regardless of the type of emergency! Security Depending on the type of airport you work on, the security system may be as simple as a fence or it may include items as complicated as computer controlled automatic gates with television screen monitors. At large air carrier airports, security will be provided by the airport’s police department or local law enforcement. At smaller airports, the airport manager or the fixed-base operator may be responsible for security. If you see a gate left open, close it, and then report it to the airport security office. Never let someone follow you through a gate. If you see a strange person or vehicle that appears lost, stop and offer assistance. Or, if your airport has a security department, contact them for help. If you work at an air carrier airport, the airport manager has a complete security plan of the airport with detailed procedures for specific situations. Be sure you know what your responsibilities are and ask your supervisor if there is anything about which you are unsure. Nighttime or Bad Weather Driving If you are required to drive on the airport at night, on your first couple of trips take someone along who is very familiar with the airfield. Things look different at night. The same applies if you are driving in bad weather. In both cases, allow yourself extra travel time and drive slower than you would normally. Remember, your vehicle’s rotating beacon and headlights will provide additional visibility and help to identify your vehicle to others. During winter conditions, signs and markings may be obscured by snow. Snow equipment may be operating in low visibility conditions and may not see your vehicle. Use caution; remember there are extra risks present. This guide has covered the basics of how to safely drive on an airport. Remember to be courteous to your fellow drivers, pay attention, drive carefully, follow instructions, avoid distractions, obey the rules and regulations and set a good example. Eventually, with experience, you will attain a comfortable working knowledge o...
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting. (ARFF) Team Coordinator The Captain serving as the ARFF team coordinator shall receive a differential equal to 1% of their base pay for the time spent performing ARFF duties.
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting. 24-HOUR WORK SCHEDULE At such time that the County decides to implement a twenty-four hour work schedule in Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), the parties agree that such twenty- four hour work schedule shall be administered in accordance with the following provisions:
