Pages:
3 pages (825 words) Double spaced
Type of paper:
Capstone project Undergraduate (yrs. 1-2)
Discipline:
Aviation
Title:
See paper instructions
Sources to be cited:
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Paper format:
APA
Paper instructions:
Prepare a full-scale exercise, based on the Airport Emergency Plan you have developed, including the specific type of hazard you selected.Develop the scenario and submit the abbreviated plan for the exercise.This exercise must satisfy the requirements of 14 CFR Part 139.325.
Instruction:
You are using the AEP sections you developed (which now combine into a full AEP) and developing a scenario to exercise/practice the plan. It could be 3 pages, as you consider all aspects of the AEP and how each of the functional sections will be tested with the hazard-specific scenario (aircraft crash, etc.) you develop. Consider volunteers, mutual aid, etc.
Please refer to the attached document for the developed Airport Emergency Plan,
Airport Emergency Plan
Aviation Management Emergency Prep
December 10, 2019
Table of Contents
- Command and Control pg. 3
- Communications pg. 5
- Alert Notification and Warning pg. 7
- Emergency Public Information pg. 12
- Protective Actions pg. 16
- Law Enforcement/Security pg. 19
- Firefighting and Rescue pg. 23
- Health and Medical pg. 27
- Resource Management pg. 31
- Airport Maintenance and Operations pg. 36
- Failure of Power for Movement Area Lighting pg. 39
Basic Plan
The purpose of this Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) is to define responsibilities, identify resources, and establish procedures to be implemented in the event of an emergency. While every contingency cannot be anticipated and prepared for, strong emergency preparedness can limit the negative impact of these events.
Command and Control
Purpose
This Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) is for facilitating an appropriate response to emergency situations in a timely manner. The Plan defines responsibilities, resources, and procedures to be implemented at Jason Hill’s Airport during emergencies. The goal of this plan is to prevent further injury, loss of life, and/ or damage of property resulting from emergencies on or near the airport grounds or resulting from airport operations.
Situation and Assumptions
The Jason Hill Airport AEP is to be implemented for any situational emergency, crisis or disaster. The list of situations typically prepared for are:
- Aircraft accidents or incidents / crash
- Security – active shooter, terrorism, bomb threat, hostage
- Fires – aircraft, terminal, fuel storage, GSE
- Natural – earthquakes, tornado, severe weather
- Hazmat spills – fuel, oil, or other
- Outages – power, water, facility malfunctions
Operations
The Command and Control Coordinator in times of emergency, crisis, or disaster will be the Airport Manager or there representative. This person will be the responsible for implementation of the AEP during an emergency. Response to emergencies will vary depending on the threat or hazard level and resources/assets may be added or removed as necessary. The Incident Commander will vary depending on the type of emergency guided by the following chart.
| Emergency, Crisis, or Disaster | Incident Commander |
| Aircraft accidents or incidents / crash | Fire Department Officer in Charge |
| Security – active shooter, terrorism, bomb threat, hostage
|
Security Department Officer in Charge |
| Fires – aircraft, terminal, fuel storage, GSE | Fire Department Officer in Charge |
| Natural – earthquakes, tornado, severe weather
|
Airport Manager |
| Hazmat spills – fuel, oil, or other
|
Fire Department Officer in Charge |
| Outages – power, water, facility malfunctions
|
Airport Manager |
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) shall be created as close to the scene of the emergency as practical. The EOC shall be used by the Incident Commander (IC) for coordination and direction of the emergency response.
Emergency Response
Emergency responders will use the Incident Command System (ICS). The ICS will vary with the level of emergency, crisis, or disaster but will generally include the following.
- Incident Commander
- Operations
- Planning
- Logistics
- Finance and Administration
Communications
Purpose
The Communications section gives information on how our airport will establish,
maintain, and use communication needed during emergencies. It instructs airport employees how to report emergencies to the correct agencies thru the correct mode of communication. Several networks are maintained, however primary communications will be thru the ground radio and the ATC.
Situation and Assumptions
Emergency communications could be required during a multitude of different emergency situations at the airport. Different types of emergencies require different communications or different combinations of communications. Different types could be
- Large scale, requiring communications support from outside and municipal agencies.
- In some cases, comm support may not be available and require airport integration.
Operations
Emergency response communications are extremely important, and they need to be as clear and uninterrupted as possible. The method of primary emergency communications for the IC, EOC and the ICP will be the use of interoperable radio systems with multiple bandwidth and type communications. Handheld communications will be provided to all functional emergency personnel. Cell phone and other personal communications may be used but can be stressed in emergency situations and may not provide reliable support, therefore primary communications will follow EAP for primary communications with functional departments and municipal assets.
In the event of radio system failure or loss of range, direct non-trunking mode will be used on the secondary frequency. Communications shall be made in plain language and in English. All specialized terminology used on emergency and airport frequencies shall be preestablished. Specialized police codes, fire and aviation slang terms will be avoided. The frequencies for the Airport Tower (118.575), Ground (121.825), Municipal fire (123.759), Municipal police (896.235) shall be used.
Alert Notification and Warning
Purpose
The Alert Notification and Warning system details how the Airport will react to warnings and emergency alerts during emergency response situations. Upon receiving a warning or alert the methods and sequences of notification used to respond will come from this section. The section also describes what emergency equipment is available, who is responsible for that equipment and when it is to be used.
Situation and Assumptions
The following Emergencies should be reported and activate the Alert Notification and Warning system.
- Aircraft fires or emergencies
- Airplane or vehicle accidents
- Building or structure fires
- Fuel or hazardous material spills or fires
- Bomb threats, suspicious package or suspicious behavior
- Hijack, terrorism, hostage situation
- Medical emergencies
- Natural disasters (severe weather, tornadoes, earthquakes)
The following are some typical assumptions that should be made during emergencies and should not be overlooked.
- Individuals with special needs (mental, sight, or hearing, mobility impairments, or unaccompanied minors) may not recognize the alerts
- Individuals may ignore or not comprehend the importance of the warning system.
- Fire, security, police, additional airport personnel or other outside agencies may be called to assist in emergency situations
- some emergencies may require the use of the public address system or the Emergency Alert System (EAS)
- In some high noise areas (such as the ramp, gate areas, wash rack) alerts may not be heard and require flashing lights and louder alerts to compensate
Operations
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a nationwide network that is authorized by the Federal Communications Commision (FCC) to operate during times of wars, emergencies, and disasters. Because EAS is not limited to these events, it is also used by state and local agencies to deliver public information in times of disaster or public hazard. The Airport will use EAS for public notification of airport disasters or hazards.
The IC will be responsible to initiate public notifications through EAS, the Public Information Officer (PIO), and local media. Redundancies will be available should these systems be rendered unavailable through the use of portable radio systems and or coordination with state and local officials and their resources.
Alert notification will follow the general guidelines as follows.
- After notification of emergency the IC or their representative will shall determine the most important notification system to use, compose a message and direct its production. As the emergency progresses this responsibility will be delegated to the IPO.
- EAS will continue to provide the best verifiable information available
- A log of issued statements and warnings shall be maintained by the PIO
- PIO and the IC will ensure that the information disseminated is accurate and timely and that rumors dispelled when encountered.
Assignment of Responsibilities
This section provides a list of departments and organizations that should be involved in case of an emergency and their responsibilities.
Aircraft Operator
- Provide all the details of the number of persons on board, fuel and any dangerous goods.
- Arrange for accommodation, transportation and any other coordination for all passengers who are not injured.
- Perform all the duties according to the Aviation Disaster Family Act for the specific carrier.
Air Traffic Control
- Contact all the necessary agencies such as ARFF service about the incidence and provide them with the relevant information regarding the emergency.
- Coordinate the movement of the support aircraft to and from the previous emergency location.
Airport Management
- Assume responsibility for the response and recovery operations.
- Coordinate and implement the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) including the assignment of responsibilities.
- Coordinate the closure of the airport if necessary and give the relevant information to aviation users.
Animal Control
- Provide professional support and animal care assistance for passengers travelling with their pets.
- Coordinate the support provided to animal victims affected by the emergency.
Coast Guard
- Provide support and primary rescue in case of large water bodies adjacent to the airport.
- Coordinate the appropriate services with other rescue services.
Communication Services
- Identify and assign public and private service agencies, facilities and personnel that can help to work together with the airport’s communication capabilities.
- Establish communication protocol to be utilized during emergency situations.
Emergency Medical Services
- Provide medical services to the airport during emergency situations including First aid, transportation of the injured and the necessary medical care.
- Coordinate response and recovery efforts with other hospitals, the Red Cross, the fire and police department.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Conduct investigations for any suspected activities that may involve federal criminal offenses such as hostages and bomb threats.
Aircraft Fire Department
- Manage and direct firefighting and rescue services until all safety matters have been alleviated.
Weather Services Department
- Provide support during emergency conditions by helping with alerts and warnings that are particular with weather related emergencies.
Police and Security Department
- Manage law enforcement resources, operations and control traffic.
Emergency Public Information
Purpose
The Emergency Public Information (EPI) section describes how the IC and the PIO will disseminate timely, accurate, and useful emergency information to the airport and surrounding areas that may be affected. This section will describe the systems available for warning and under what conditions they are to be used. The EPI will be used for providing information and instructions prior to, during and after an emergency or disaster.
Situation and Assumptions
For EPI the IC through the PIO will have access to EAS, the airport public address system, and local TV and radio stations, social media and the airport app. The EPI will be used for, but not limited to the following situations.
- Aircraft fires or emergencies
- Airplane or vehicle accidents
- Building or structure fires
- Fuel or hazardous material spills or fires
- Bomb threats, suspicious package or suspicious behavior
- Hijack, terrorism, hostage situation
- Medical emergencies
- Natural disasters (severe weather, tornadoes, earthquakes)
Operations
The Airport Manager, IC, or directed PIO has the authority to activate the EPI based on their assessment of the severity of the incident. The IC is responsible to coordinate the messaging with local, state and federal authorities. Normal emergency communications and updates should be given through local radio and television stations, EAS, and the public address system. Additional systems for use are social media, the airport app, email, faxes, interoperable radio systems with multiple bandwidth, and private radio systems. One or more of these systems should survive most emergencies or disasters and should be available for use.
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
- Airport Manager –
- Overseas IC and PIO in delivery of news and information accross media and broadcast channels.
- Serves as IC when one has not been established and has the final authority over all releases of information.
- Public Information Officer (PIO) –
- Responsible for all aspects of EPI implementation.
- Schedules and briefs media on situations and serves as media contact point.
- Maintains a record of all notices, information, and time of release.
- Coordinates and controls rumor control activity.
- Adds necessary personnel to monitor media for accuracy.
- Local Media –
- Maintains advance information packets at the PIO’s request.
- Verify reports of emergency situation, report relevant news back to PIO.
- Cooperate with PIO to increase public knowledge and education relevant to emergency awareness.
- Voluntary Organizations –
- Provide support as needed thru public inquiry as needed by the PIO.
- Assist with dissemination of EPI material as needed by the PIO.
- Tasked Organizations –
- Provide support to the PIO as requested by obtaining requested information.
- Provide support through the duration of EPI activities as requested by the PIO
Administration and Logistics
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Plan Development and Maintenance
Airport Manager or designee is responsible for the maintenance of the AEP including revisions to plans, procedures, and checklists. The training department will ensure every employee reviews relevant sections annually.
Authorities and References
The Airport authority of Texas A&M – Central Texas is referenced in the basic plan.
Protective Actions
Purpose
The section gives instructions on provisions in place to safely shelter-in-place or to leave the area and evacuate before, during, or after a disaster or emergency. These hazards will be detailed in the Hazards section.
Situation and Assumptions
Before, during or after a disaster or emergency the traveling public, tenants, contractors and employees may need to be sheltered in or evacuated from the airport. The correct Protective Action will be decided by the IC or Airport Manager.
Some hazards and risks provide ample warning time to mitigate and plan for appropriate protective actions. On the other hand, some do not, occurring without warning. Additionally, some sections of the airport may need to be evacuated, while still others may need to shelter in place. These myriads of decisions will be made by the IC or Airport Manager as needed.
Operations
During emergencies that require sheltering or evacuation the IC, Airport Manager, or designated representative will be responsible to communicate with airport security and police as well as local municipal assets to assist with emergency procedures.
- Shelter
When sheltering is the mot prudent Protective Action or that evacuation would endanger the more lives, the IC, Airport Manager, or designated representative will issue an order of shelter in place. Announcements will be made over the public address system and the other primary and secondary methods of communication defined in the Emergency Public Information section. Should the outside air be considered contaminated, maintenance will be given the order to immediately shut the HVAC systems down, exterior doors will be locked but monitored, and movement outside will be limited but authorized with appropriate PPE.
- Evacuation
When Evacuation is the most prudent Protective Action, the entire airport should be evacuated. The IC, Airport Manager, or designated representative has the authority to create evacuation plans differing from the written plan as necessary during the event. Evacuation of the traveling public focusing on those with special needs will be the initial phase of any evacuation. The second phase of any evacuation will contain employees, air carrier employees, tenants, and contractors followed closely by security and police assets. Security and police will ensure terminals, hangars, flight lines, ramps, aircraft, and parking garages are completely cleared before completing an evacuation.
Transportation of the traveling public and those with special needs will be conducted at the arrival’s terminal and parking garage under the mutual aid agreement with supporting assets. Judicious and expedient use of local transportation assets, bus lines, taxis will be initiated the IC, Airport Manager, or designated representative.
The evacuate property will be secured by local law enforcement and airport security as the emergency allows. Gates around the airport will be locked. Depending on the severity of the emergency electricity, water, gas, or other services may be turned off to prevent further damage to the facility.
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
The IC or Airport Manager is responsible for authorizing protective actions and is responsible for the orderly shelter and/or evacuation. IC and Airport Manager are responsible for coordinating with the PIO in accordance with other sections of the AEP to produce timely and accurate information for media outlets.
Administration and Logistics
When an evacuation is conducted resources will be made available in accordance with the municipal mutual aid agreement, local, and airport transportation assets. Movement of emergency equipment will be conducted by airport staff and employees. It is the airport tenants and air carriers responsibility to move employees and equipment off the facility.
Plan Development and Maintenance
Airport Manager or designee is responsible for the maintenance of the AEP including revisions to plans, procedures, and checklists. The training department will ensure every employee completes a review of relevant sections annually.
Authorities and References
The Airport authority of Texas A&M – Central Texas is referenced in the basic plan.
Law Enforcement/Security
Purpose
This section provides information that identifies the ways the airport will mobilize and manage law enforcement activities in response to emergencies. The airport police and local law enforcement exist to protect life and property as well as ensure rapid access for all emergency responders to all emergencies or disasters.
Situation and Assumptions
During an emergency or disaster on the airport, law enforcement will be under the direction of the IC. On-airport and off-airport law enforcement agencies will be available to assist in accordance with established agreements.
All responding law enforcement agencies should be trained at least annually and be familiar with their on-airport responsibilities. They should be prepared for all types of emergencies included in the ACM, as well as those that may not be included requiring police action to include riots, demonstrations, and theft.
Law enforcement agencies may succumb to disaster or emergency situations and it should not be assumed that the entire force will be available for support. Units should be cross trained and flexible to serve in whatever capacity it required to provide security and safety for other first responders.
Operations
The Airport Manager, IC, and Law Enforcement Coordinator are responsible for coordinating with and notifying law enforcement agencies. Mobilization of law enforcement will be conducted in accordance with the ACM, ASP, and AEP in accordance with the procedures outlined for the emergency/disaster or hazard. Each hazard specific section has instructions for law enforcement.
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
In case of an emergency, various agencies and individuals are responsible for effective operations. Therefore, the overall AEP organization entails describing the roles of each body and person responsible for particular emergencies. This is followed by the idea of who the people report to and possible hazards to be encountered.
The airport manager is the person at the top of this emergency plan, and their responsibilities are quite detailed. They serve as the coordinators in case of an emergency; hence, assuming Incident Command responsibilities that include necessary recovery operations and responses. This allows them to establish, coordinate, promulgate, sustain, and implement the emergency plan, as well as contact 911 and give appropriate notifications and alerts.
The aircraft operators are second in line and mainly responsible for aircraft-related details, such as dangerous goods, aboard, number of passengers, and amount of fuel. The roles extend to include transportation coordination, accommodation, and other crucial arrangements involving injured passengers. This also involves the overall coordination of personnel and supplies to help with emergencies.
The city administrator also plays some very crucial responsibility of providing access to city properties necessary in helping in an emergency.
The fire department is also essential in that it is responsible for directing and managing flights and other rescue missions. This involves search and rescue processes for hazardous or trapped individuals. In addition, the fire department is also responsible for using Incident Command Systems in the evacuation process and assuming power.
The police/chief department is bestowed with the powers to direct and manage police operations. For instance, they may have to control scene security and traffic control; to ensure search, rescue, and vacation processes are effective. Part of assuming Incident Command over the emergency involves also responding to acts of terrorism or bomb threats.
The hospital, in an emergency situation, is responsible for first aid, medical care, and transporting injured people. The other primary responsibility is overall coordination with other departments, such as fire, airport operators, and police.
Administration and Logistics
The administration process during an emergency includes ensuring that all agencies involved play their roles accordingly. In support coverage, the roles of an administrator is to assess the policies service availability, administrative resources, and other airport’s general guidelines, such as financial record keeping, reporting, as well as resource tracking. Further, the involved parties will have to focus on resource identification and general support. The identification of necessary resources will help in the acquisition of facilities, personnel, transportation, services, as well as equipment and supplies. The essence of these resources is that they will help support recovery operations as well as emergency responses. For example, augmentation personnel and medical response teams are, in most cases, the essential requirements. This attributes to the fact that other than helping with identifying personnel based on the local jurisdiction, they also help activate local disaster plans.
In AEP, logistics are about necessary arrangements vital in supporting medical response organizations and emergency health wants. In this case, the sources of medical supplies are vital for guaranteed effective handling of an emergency. The resources from local area stores, such as pharmacies, hospitals, and emergency vehicles, needs to be utilized to provide the emergency team with necessary medical supplies and equipment. The private health sector is also significant in handling emergency situations, specifically because they are responsible for maintaining medical equipment and supplies. The private sector also helps supplement the shortage of resources from public facilities. The most crucial departments when handling airport disaster include FEMA NOTE, Department of Defense, and Department of Health and Human Services. The roles played by these branches include the initial supply of field medical operation supplies.
Plan Development and Maintenance
Airport Manager or designee is responsible for the maintenance of the AEP including revisions to plans, procedures, and checklists. The training department will ensure every employee completes a review of relevant sections annually.
Authorities and References
The Airport authority of Texas A&M – Central Texas is referenced in the basic plan.
Firefighting and Rescue
Purpose
This section identifies methods and procedures used for mobilizing and managing fire and rescue response to emergencies. This section includes a summary of available personnel, availability and location of firefighting equipment, vehicles, agents, and other resources. This section summarizes procedures so there is no doubt as to the ability of the airport to meet disasters or emergencies.
Situation and Assumptions
The airport complies with the requirements of Title14 CFR, Part 139. 315, .317, and .319 Certificated as an Index C airport. The mobilization procedures and resources utilized in this section are to meet those requirements. When available, off-airport fire and rescue units will assist on-airport resources as needed and in accordance with previously determined agreements.
During fire and rescue situations the first responsibility of airport Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) crews during an emergency are fire suppression. Secondary responsibilities include search and rescue, administration of first aid, and assessing hazardous situations.
Operations
The IC oversees directing the mobilizing of operations during an emergency.
The Airport Manager or designee is responsible for overall response policies and manning to ensure ARFF requirements. Additionally, the airport manager ensures that response crews are properly trained, records are maintained, equipment is maintained, off-airport response crews are familiarized with the airport and have applicable training.
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
The firefighting and rescue operations will involve the cooperation and coordination of the local public departments, airport authorities, and private entities. Any of these organizations that have an emergency plan for such situations can follow it (Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] 5). This document provides an overview of the responsibilities:
- Air Traffic Control (ATC) – The ATC will provide information about the incident and initiate the emergency procedures. It will also coordinate the movement of emergency and support personnel and vehicles to the scene, plus the evacuation of non-emergency aircrafts, vehicles, and people away from the location.
- Airport Operator/Carrier – The operator will provide information about the incident, plus assist in the movement and accommodation of its passengers.
- Airport Public Safety (APS) Department – The department will take the first measures to manage the fire and rescue the affected persons. The APS head will assume command of all emergency responders and vehicles.
- Local Fire Department – The APS can request the fire department to provide equipment or direct assistance in managing the fire and rescue operation. The department will also respond to and recovery of any hazardous material.
- Local Police/Sheriff’s Department – The local law enforcement department will provide security and traffic control pertaining to the general public. It will also carry out any other security operations that fall within its jurisdiction.
- Emergency Medical Services/Local Hospital – The Emergency Medical Services team will provide first-aid to injured persons and transportation to the hospital for further treatment, if required. The hospital will also give medical care and mortuary services.
- The Red Cross – The Red Cross will provide support and supplies for the victims plus their families. The organization will also give first-aid services and transportation for the victims who need additional medical attention.
Administration and Logistics
The availability of services and support for fire and rescue cases is guided by airport policies and mutual agreements with other organizations:
- The police, fire, and medical services and support are issued under a mutual aid agreement between the airport and the respective local public entities.
- The provision of resources and staff for the emergency is dictated by policy. Each airport department is responsible for the management of its resources, which are distributed with regard to the scale of the emergency and under the direction of the supervisor.
- The APS is responsible for requesting for additional emergency assistance, maintaining records, and reporting the incident to the state risk management department. The APS also maintains the mutual aid agreements and is responsible for updating them.
Plan Development and Maintenance
Airport Manager or designee is responsible for the maintenance of the AEP including revisions to plans, procedures, and checklists. The training department will ensure every employee completes a review of relevant sections annually.
Authorities and References
The Airport authority of Texas A&M – Central Texas is referenced in the basic plan.
Health and Medical
Purpose
This section identifies the methods used in mobilizing mutual aid medical responders and managing health and medical services in response to airport emergencies. The IC will use the local health organizations and assistance from mutual aid responders to mobilize and manage medical services in response to an emergency.
Situation and Assumptions
The airport currently staffs at least one responder trained in basic emergency medical services in accordance with FAR 139.319. The airport does not contain a medical facility capable of handling a large-scale medical emergency and must rely on Local City Hospital and Local City medical facilities. The Local City fire department is the primary triage, treatment, and medical transport service utilized by the airport. The airport located medivac service, Medivacs-R-Us, will serve as the primary air ambulance to local hospitals.
Assumptions:
o Off-Airport mutual aid assistance will be required from Local City.
o Public and private medical, health, and morgue services are available in the Local City community.
o A disaster or emergency at the airport involving numerous injuries will require the use of off-airport medical services which may stress local health, medical, and morgue services.
o Limited temporary triage, medical, health, and morgue facilities may be established at the Airport.
o Large scale emergencies and disasters may affect large areas requiring use of mutual aid from long distance.
o Emergency services to protect life and health during the first 12 to 24 hours after the disaster will probably be exclusively dependent on local and area resources. The local resources will attempt to contain communicable diseases.
o Volunteers an groups may come forward to assist with essential tasks and will be managed by the IC or his representative as they approach.
o Medical transportation of the injured to medical facilities should be accomplished as quickly as possible.
Operations
The Incident Commander has the role of instituting the Incident Command System. The ICS mobilizes all portions of medical and health services. The system also engages in coordination with relevant stakeholders. Besides, the Officer in charge of Medical Control engages in on site medical groundwork, including initiating medical responses through volunteers and mutual aid.
The available resources will not likely sustain mass casualty incidents. The Fire Department will engage in the transportation of injured personnel and other people. Other resources will include passenger vans which will enhance transportation during overwhelming situations.
The stages of emergency response will consider the labeling of every hazard division. The Medical Section Officer will coordinate the medical response under the Incident Commander’s directives. Hazard sections will mobilize resources for such situations.
The Fire and Police responders within the airport will undertake the initial triage of injured persons. The official will handle the situation until the medical section officer arrives. If needed, medical responders will isolate the victims from hazardous incidents (including jet fuel contamination) and decontaminated.
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
Each hazard section has complete delegation of medical responsibilities. The sections are located within the Incident Command System. Each medical institution has fully functional organizational structure having specified responsibilities for each position. The Airport Fire and Police departments will first offer rescue operations. Besides, they will provide basic first aid services to emergency victims. The Medical Section Officer, under the guidance of Incident Commander, will engage in assessing medical situation of the scene and notify hospitals about the medical situation. The officer will also prepare staging places for patients and coordinate providence of medical equipment. The position will deal with medical transportation and send a request on medical resources. Last, the official will account for every patient and provide medical reports.
Administration and Logistics
The structure of emergency incident response will assume the daily work structure and modified according to the situation. The Incident Commander will notify and establish facts on all incidents. In case of an incident escalation, the management may activate the activities of the Emergency Operations Center. The EOC will provide support to the on-scene incidents dealing with airport medical emergency issues.
Plan Development and Maintenance
Airport Manager or designee is responsible for the maintenance of the AEP including revisions to plans, procedures, and checklists. The training department will ensure every employee completes a review of relevant sections annually.
Authorities and References
The Airport authority of Texas A&M – Central Texas is referenced in the basic plan.
Resource Management
Purpose
This section describes the methods used for the management of resources in response to an emergency. How resources will be acquired, allocated, distributed and reclaimed.
Situation and Assumptions
Airports, to include this one, may be subject to hazards and situations that could overwhelm resources currently established on site. Some emergencies may deplete responding agencies of required resources. Some of these resources could be power, potable water, firefighting agents and portable equipment. This could be caused by natural disasters, large aircraft accidents, or any number of emergencies listed in the hazards section. Other risks that may hamper the availability of resources are transportation and delivery. During emergencies, the flow of resources may be limited due the bridge collapses, inaccessible or clogged highways, restricted access airport roads or area wide states of emergency.
A complete list of resources is maintained in the resource database manual. General resources that may be required during an emergency may include:
- Personnel – Generally there are between ### and ### employees on the airport at all times
- Communications equipment – All ground vehicles and aircraft are equipped with radios. All ramp employees are required to have radios with them. All radio equipment used is emergency channel capable
- Vehicles – The airport owns and operates ### vehicles, ### for emergency response, and ### located on the ramp.
- Heavy equipment- RSC will provide any needed heavy equipment
- Portable pumps and hoses- Maintenance has ## pumps, and ## hoses available for use.
- Post incident recovery materials – The Home Depot is tasked with providing for future recovery needs
- Mass care supplies – The local hospital has an agreement to provide mass care supplies
- Portable power generators – The Home Depot is tasked with providing power generators.
Mutual aid agreements are in Appendix 7.
Operations
General policies for resource management are
- Each responding agency is responsible for notifying potential suppliers of their needs including beginning any delivery process that may be available. When notified by the designated Resource Manager agencies will be granted authority for making needes purchases.
- Emergency victims will take precedence in the allocation of resources. All other resources will be allocated as directed by the IC or designated representative.
- When established channels of support have been exhausted, only then will other channels be established with assistance from the IC or other mutual aid resources.
- Costs for purchase of resources should be considered during the development plan. However, costs will be considered at the time of need as fluctuation can occur during emergency situations.
The designated Resource Manager should be notified of an emergency or potential emergency to begin preparations. The emergency and functional agencies will determine resource needs and submit for budgetary approval. Functional agencies are responsible for equipping themselves with the appropriate amount of items required to complete the mission of the airport and provide for the safety of the people. Resources arriving at the airport will be distributed as quickly as possible to functional agencies but are prioritized and subject to reallocation as determined by the IC.
During post-emergency activities agencies will recover excess stocks or resources not used. The surplus will then be returned, disposed of, or properly stored if financially feasible. Emergency related expense reports will be submitted to the designated Resource Manager no later than 30 days after the emergency. Late submissions will require approval from the airport manager. A financial settlement may need to be made to tenants or owners of private property. The airport management will execute payment thru the Airport Manager’s office as expeditiously as possible to return the airport to normal business activity.
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
The Incident Command System will be useful in administration and movement of resources. Every departmental head and stakeholder agencies will handle, maintain, observe, and undertake recording and reporting of all the resources used. The Incident Commander will oversee the use of all resources necessary for reimbursement processes.
Every aid response agency will request any additional resources as required in providing support during emergency situations. In case the emergency scope requires an expanded ICS structure, each department Planning, and Logistics unit will provide support on resource provision and tracking.
Every department will be responsible in the management, record keeping, tracking and reporting of resources they use during emergency situations. The Airport Manager will delegate the administrative finance duties to an officer. The officer will undertake the record keeping, tracking and reporting of Airport resources used within the premises during emergency situations.
Administration and Logistics
The Incident Commander will assign resource management responsibilities to the workers and volunteers. The Incident Commander will identify the emergency stages and the resources required for each phase.
The airport may not completely exhaust the resource supplies for emergency purposes. The Airport will not reimburse for unused resources through the disaster declaration funds. The procurement officer of aid response units will be undertaking an inventory of all unused resources bought through their units. The officers will return the unused resources to the original vendor as soon as possible.
Plan Development and Maintenance
Airport Manager or designee is responsible for the maintenance of the AEP including revisions to plans, procedures, and checklists. The training department will ensure every employee completes a review of relevant sections annually.
Authorities and References
The Airport authority of Texas A&M – Central Texas is referenced in the basic plan.
Airport Operations and Maintenance
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to describe the roles and responsibilities of the airport personnel, identify the necessary resources, and procedures required during emergency events. The coordination of activities is facilitated through the IC to ensure adherence to outlined procedures.
Situation and Assumptions
This part presents hazards – such as airplane and fire accidents – that the maintenance and operations section addresses. The personnel respond to emergencies according to IC’s instructions and hazard procedures as well as representing the airport management in the initial stages. Additionally, the maintenance personnel may determine the removal and use of airport equipment during emergencies
Operations
The airport supervisor facilitates airport operations and ensures that emergencies are responded to effectively and promptly. Operation sections encompass airport emergency staff and impact assessment personnel. They facilitate communication and evaluation to determine if the closure of the airport is essential for the improvement of emergency operations under the issuance of Notices to Airman (NOTAMs).
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
This section identifies the responsibilities assigned airport staff and the type of emergency they are assigned to respond to.
The airport manager
- a) Designate AOC and Airport maintenance coordinator to report to the EOC when Appropriate and design policies concerning emergency response.
Airport Operation Coordinator
- a) Facilitate compliance with aviation standards, coordinate emergency responses, and facilitate staff training programs.
Law enforcement
- a) Provide access control and support to the air operations area.
Airport Maintenance Coordinator
- b) Facilitate sanitation services and safety to emergency facilities.
Administration and Logistics
This section describes the requirements that every department and individual is supposed to accomplish concerning emergency and medical tasks. The administration section provides the support requirements and establishes sources to supply personnel and equipment and supplies. The logistics department enhances the provision of emergency response needs. The emergency needs include heavy equipment and machinery, portable power supplies, and fuel removal equipment.
Plan Development and Maintenance
Airport Manager or designee is responsible for the maintenance of the AEP including revisions to plans, procedures, and checklists. The training department will ensure every employee completes a review of relevant sections annually.
Authorities and References
The Airport authority of Texas A&M – Central Texas is referenced in the basic plan.
Failure of Power for Movement Area Lighting
Purpose
This segment defines the responsibilities and illustrates the processes that should be adopted in the lead to the failure of power for movement area lighting or the constituents thereof. In case of the failure, the IC is responsible for ensuring that the relevant actions are implemented during a failure of power, as briefed in this segment. It also offers guidance to the airport operator for any scenario that entails the failure of power that can possibly affect the airport operations.
Situation and Assumptions
Electric power to the airport is provided by Oncor through the state of Texas power grid. Emergency power is provided by backup generators and batteries that engage as soon as primary power is lost. Emergency power is provided to essential busses for airport operation to include; runway lights, ATC, beacons and transmitters. Terminal lighting and environmental conditioning run on separate circuits and will experience a short power outage while generators automatically engage during a power outage.
Emergency power generators are tested weekly and preventive maintenance conducted as required to ensure proper response when required. The airport has been equipped to supply emergency power for 24 hours of continuous operation under emergency conditions without the need for refueling.
Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities
This segment illustrates the responsibilities of the relevant functions, personnel, and organizations.
- Airport Traffic Control Tower.
- Present relevant notice to airmen (NOTAM)
- Provide notification to relevant maintenance personnel.
- Inform the aviation users of the scenario, as required.
- FAA Maintenance/Facilities
- Operate generator, as required.
- Document/perform regular tests.
- Perform preventive or routine maintenance.
- After the emergency, resolve the cause and implement corrective measures.
- Airport Maintenance.
- Operate generator, as required.
- Document/perform regular tests.
- Perform preventive or routine maintenance.
- After the emergency, resolve the cause and implement corrective measures.
- Airport Operations.
- Ensure tests on circuit resistance and power generator are routinely performed.
- Ensure necessary NOTAMs are provided.
| Failure of Power Response Matrix | ||||||
| Functions | Communication Center | IC | Airport Operations | Chief of Airport Maintenance and Field Maintenance Supervisor | Airport Police and Fire | Health and Medical Department |
| Command, direction, and control | S | P | P/S | S | P/S | P/S |
| Communications | P | S | S | S | S | S |
| Protective actions | S | P | P/S | S | P/S | P/S |
| Health and medical | S | S | S | S | P | |
| Operations and Maintenance | S | S | S | P | S | |
| Airfield aircraft movements | S | S | P | S | S | |
| Public safety | S | S | S | S | P | S |
SOP’s and Checklists
Generators are serviced by facility maintenance in accordance with specific guidelines set by the generator manufacturer. However, generator checks will be conducted weekly to ensure proper service of oil and fuel. Generators will be operated to ensure proper start, output of electric load, and shutdown.
During emergency power situations facility maintenance personnel will be notified and will ensure proper monitoring of generator operation. A NOTAM will be issued to inform aircraft operators that an emergency power situation is underway. Operators will be charged with being extra vigilant in case of further issues as the airport is operating on a back up system with no additional back up. Further loss of power could would create a dangerous situation.
After an emergency power situation facility maintenance will service all power equipment and ensure preparedness for future emergencies. An after-action review will be conducted no more than 48 hours after the restoration of power to review any lessons learned and to make any changes to current policy.
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