airfield mgmt

Airfield and aircraft familiarization are two critical factors that must be understood by rescue/response personnel. Judging by successful attempts to contain and minimize losses, it is readily apparent that crash fire crew knowledge of airfield and aircraft design are interracial parts of perpetual training. Being part of initial response can be an awe-inspiring experience; the initial shock of the situation will hamper normal response behavior. With continued education and unconditional situational awareness we can …

…dependent on your ability to respond there is no such thing as time-out. Rescue and response personnel have very low visibility jobs under regular operating conditions; however, when situations warrant there immediate response they are scrutinized on haw well they perform their duties. You as a response person need to be familiar with as many elements and conditions as possible to ensure effective decision making during an adrenaline rushed response, remember lives are at stake!