Navigate / EASA
AMC6 ADR.OPS.B.010(a)(2) Rescue and firefighting services

ED Decision 2014/012/R

PERSONNEL

The aerodrome operator should ensure that:

(a) during flight operations and, at least, 15 minutes after the departure of last flight, sufficient trained personnel is detailed and readily available to ride the rescue and firefighting vehicles, and to operate the equipment at maximum capacity;

(b) personnel is deployed in a way that ensures the minimum response times can be achieved, and continuous agent application at the appropriate rate can be fully maintained considering also the use of hand lines, ladders, and other rescue and firefighting equipment normally associated with aircraft rescue and firefighting operations;

(c) all responding rescue and firefighting personnel are provided with protective clothing and respiratory equipment to enable them to perform their duties in an effective manner; and

(d) any other duties carried out by rescue and firefighting personnel do not compromise the response, or their safety.