MCCCD Program Description

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) - Advanced

Course: FSC272

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Advanced level course for certification of aircraft rescue firefighters. Integrating, performing and evaluation of standard firefighting skills for airport configuration and design, aircraft types, hazardous cargo, safety procedures and materials used.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate basic requirements for ARFF personnel. (I, II) 2. Describe and illustrate various airport traffic patterns. (II, III) 3. Describe and draw airport runway and taxiway designation systems. (IV) 4. Identify and describe airport lighting, marking, and signage systems. (V) 5. Describe various types of civilian and military aircraft and their components. (VI) 6. Differentiate and describe various aircraft engine types and applications. (VII) 7. Specify aircraft construction and structural materials. (VIII) 8. Explain and interpret aircraft systems and considerations. (IX) 9. Identify and don personal protective equipment. (X) 10. Recognize and demonstrate the importance of firefighter safety. (XI) 11. Identify and explain hazards associated with ARFF, cargo, military aircraft, and the constant threat of terrorist activity at airports. (XII) 12. Describe and demonstrate the use of basic airport communication systems. (XIII) 13. Identify and apply key words and phrases unique to airport environments. (XIII) 14. Describe and demonstrate the use of light, hand, and other signals used in aircraft accident operations. (XIV) 15. Identify and practice the use of extinguishing agents used in ARFF including types, properties, and application. (XV) 16. Identify, differentiate, and demonstrate ARFF Apparatus in terms of maintenance, inspection, operation of, discharge, and resupply. (XVI) 17. Differentiate and describe ARFF Apparatus ` types, features, options, maintenance. (XVI) 18. Differentiate and demonstrate the use of rescue tools and equipment. (XVII) 19. Describe and assess an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP). (XVIII) 20. Translate incident management procedures and considerations. (XVIII, XIX) 21. Describe types and implications of aircraft and airport emergencies. (XIX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Training Requirements A. Familiarization 1. Aircraft 2. Airport B. Airport Emergency Plans C. Apparatus D. Communications E. Extinguishing Agents F. Rescue Tools and Equipment G. Safety and Aircraft hazards H. Strategic and Tactical Operations I. Other II. Airport Designs and Layouts III. Airport Traffic Patterns A. Base Leg B. Crosswind Leg C. Downwind Leg D. Final Approach IV. Airport Designation Systems A. Runway and taxiway B. Compass Bearing C. Letters and numbers V. Signage Systems A. Signs B. Markings C. Navigational Aids D. Surface Lighting E. Other VI. Aircraft Types and Components A. Business B. Cargo C. Commercial D. Commuter/Regional E. General Aviation F. Helicopters G. Military VII. Aircraft Engine Types and Applications A. Engine Additions and Variations B. Gas Turbine Engines C. Internal Combustion Reciprocating Engines VIII. Aircraft Construction and Structural Materials A. Metals B. Plastics C. Wood D. Composites IX. Aircraft Systems and Considerations A. Aircraft Lighting B. Auxiliary Systems C. Data Recording Systems D. Emergency Shut Down Procedures E. Fuel Systems F. Hydraulic Systems G. Oxygen Systems H. Radar I. Wheel Assemblies X. Protective Equipment A. Eye Protection B. Hearing Protection C. Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) D. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) E. Turnouts XI. Firefighter Safety A. Fire Station B. Emergency Response and Scene C. Decontamination D. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) XII. Special Hazards A. Cargo aircraft B. Engine hazards C. Fuel hazards D. Helicopter E. Military aircraft 1. Ejection seats 2. Ordinance 3. Ballistic recovery systems 4. Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) F. Threats 1. Criminal 2. Terrorist 3. Other XIII. Basic Airport Communication Systems A. Audible Alert Systems B. Direct Ring-Down Phone Lines C. Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) D. Proper Radio Protocol E. Radio Frequencies (both Fire and Aviation) F. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICOA) Phonetic Alphabet G. Key word phrases XIV. Aircraft Accident Operation Signals A. Signals and gestures 1. Hand 2. Arm B. Light Signals 1. Color 2. Timing C. Other XV. Extinguishing Agents A. Foam Concentrations 1. Class A 2. Class B B. Dry Chemical C. Clean Agents 1. Halotron 2. Halon XVI. Apparatus Types A. Design B. Levels of protection C. Agents and Turrets D. Foam Trucks 1. Sizes 2. Types E. Inspection programs F. Resupplying XVII. Rescue Tools and Equipment A. Cutters B. Hydraulic Extrication Tools C. Saws XVIII. Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) A. Purpose B. Plan components 1. Mitigation 2. Preparedness 3. Response 4. Recovery C. Participants and Responsibilities 1. Fire departments 2. Law enforcement 3. Aviation 4. Airlines 5. Hospitals 6. Media 7. Other XIX. Types of Emergencies and Crashes A. Emergencies 1. Ground 2. In-flight B. Crashes 1. High impact 2. Low impact

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/13/2011

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