NFPA 402

The operational procedures for airport and structural fire departments that are responsible for maintaining and providing airplane rescue and fire-fighting(ARFF) services at airports are outlined in the guide. It is also meant to be used by structural fire departments to help them create strategies for dealing with aircraft accident occurrences that may come within their purview.

The updated NFPA 402 Book, a guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-fighting Operations, equips airport and structural fire departments tasked with rescue and fire-fighting duties for non-military aircraft with the most current comprehensive operational procedures. Amendments to the 2019 edition have been implemented to reflect advancement in aircraft manufacturing technologies and to respond to growing concerns within the aviation sector.

Benefits of NFPA 402 Book

The revised NFPA 402 includes discussions on issues, such as the heightened prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in aircraft and those carried by passengers, as well as the utilization of aircraft interior access vehicles for routine tasks and rescue missions.

Significant modifications and additions encompass the following:

– Acknowledgment of the necessity for conducting risk assessments before the commencement of rescue operations.

Updated definitions to ensure consistency with current practices in the aircraft rescue and fire-fighting industry.

– Provisions addressing scenarios where passenger evacuation has begun prior to the arrival of first responders.

– Revisions and replacement of outdated or irrelevant photographs.

Details of the Book

• Book Title: Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Operations
• Publisher: National Fire Protection Association
• Revised Edition: 2019
• Language: English
• SKU: 40219PDF
• ISBN-10 : ‎ 1455904287
• ISBN- 13‏ : ‎ 978-1455904280

FAQs

Q1. For any aviation accident or incident, who is in charge of looking into it and determining its most likely cause?

A. Federal Aviation Administration.

Q2. What is the recommended frequency for conducting full-scale exercises to test the airport/community emergency plan (A/CEP)?

A. At least every 3 years.

Q3. To guarantee the accessibility of specialized equipment during the planning stages for aviation incidents or accidents, what measures should be implemented?

A. Include contractual information as part of the airport/community emergency plan (A/CEP).

Q4. In the NFPA 402, the Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Operations, advises that measures should be implemented during flight operations when surface visibility drops below ½ mile (800 meters).

A. Local Standby Alert.

Q5. In the event of an emergency involving military aircraft, the senior military officer may assume command if the situation is classified as a:

A. National Defense Area (NDA).