MCCCD Program Description

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) Certification Renewal

Course: FSC275

First Term: 2012 Summer I

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 3.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Designed to provide re-certification for the performance of standard aircraft rescue and firefighting procedures and skills for airport firefighters. Includes but not limited to airport configuration and design, aircraft types, hazardous cargo, safety procedures and materials used.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe basic training requirements for ARFF personnel. (I) 2. Describe airport design and layouts with traffic patterns. (II) 3. Describe airport runway and taxiway systems, including airport lighting, marking, and signage systems. (III) 4. Describe various types of civilian and military aircraft and their components. (IV) 5. Describe various aircraft engine types and applications. (V) 6. Describe aircraft construction and structural materials. (VI) 7. Describe aircraft systems as they pertain to ARFF. (VII) 8. Describe personal protective equipment for ARFF. (VIII) 9. Recognize the importance of firefighter safety. (IX) 10. Explain hazards associated with ARFF, cargo, military aircraft, and the constant threat of terrorist activity at airports. (X) 11. Describe and demonstrate the use of basic airport communication systems. (XI) 12. Describe and demonstrate the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICOA) Phonetic Alphabet designations. (XI) 13. Describe and demonstrate key words and phrases that are unique to the airport environment. (XI) 14. Describe and demonstrate the use of light, hand, and other signals used in aircraft accident operations. (XII) 15. Identify, describe, and demonstrate the use of extinguishing agents used in ARFF. (XIII) 16. Differentiate and describe ARFF Apparatus` types, features, options, and maintenance. (XIV) 17. Differentiate and demonstrate the use of ARFF rescue tools and equipment and the use in rescue operations. (XV) 18. Identify, differentiate, and demonstrate ARFF Apparatus in terms of maintenance, inspection, operation of, discharge, and resupply. (XVI) 19. Identify, describe, and demonstrate the use of the properties, types, and applications for ARFF foam. (XIII) 20. Identify, describe, and demonstrate the properties, types, and applications for ARFF Dry chemicals and clean agents. (XIII) 21. Describe an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP). (XVII) 22. Describe incident management procedures and considerations. (XVIII)
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. Basic Training 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 Traffic Patterns A. Base leg B. Crosswind leg C. Downwind leg D. Final approach III. Airport Runway and Taxiway Designation Systems A. Compass bearing B. Letters and numbers for airport designations C. Airport lighting, marking, and signage systems IV. Aircraft Types and Components A. Business B. Cargo C. Commercial D. Commuter/Regional E. General Aviation F. Helicopters G. Military V. Aircraft Engine Types and Applications A. Engine additions and variations B. Gas turbine engines C. Internal combustion reciprocating engines VI. Aircraft Construction and Structural Materials A. Metals B. Plastics C. Wood D. Composites VII. Aircraft Systems and Considerations A. Aircraft lighting B. Auxiliary systems C. Data recording systems D. Emergency shutdown procedures E. Fuel systems F. Hydraulic systems G. Oxygen systems H. Radar I. Wheel assemblies VIII. Personal Protective Equipment for ARFF A. Eye protection B. Hearing protection C. Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) D. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) E. Turnouts IX. ARFF Firefighter Safety A. Fire station B. Emergency response and scene C. Decontamination D. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) X. Special Hazards Associated with ARFF 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 XI. 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 1. Fire 2. Aviation F. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICOA) Phonetic Alphabet G. Key word phrases XII. Light, Hand, and Other Signals A. Hand Signals` hand and arm gestures B. Light Signals` color and timing C. Other XIII. Extinguishing Agents used in ARFF A. Foam Concentrations` Class A & B B. Dry Chemical C. Clean Agents` Halotron/Halon XIV. ARFF Apparatus Types A. Design B. Levels of protection C. Agents and turrets D. Foam trucks sizes and types E. Inspection programs F. Resupplying XV. Rescue Tools and Equipment A. Cutters B. Hydraulic extrication tools C. Saws XVI. ARFF Apparatus Pre-Trip Inspection A. Maintenance B. Inspection C. Operation of with discharge of agents D. Resupply of agents XVII. Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) A. Who needs one and why B. What is included in an AEP C. Mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery D. Other participants in the plan E. Responsibilities` fire departments, law enforcement, aviation, airlines, hospitals, media XVIII. Aircraft and Airport Emergencies A. Ground emergencies B. High impact crashes C. In-flight emergencies D. Low impact crashes

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/27/2012

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