Manual of Standards Amendment (No. 1) 2004 (Cth)
CIVIL AVIATION ACT 1988
CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998
MANUAL OF STANDARDS AMENDMENT (No. 1) 2004
MOS SUBPART 139.H — AERODROME RESCUE AND
FIRE FIGHTING SERVICESI, WILLIAM BRUCE BYRON, Director of Aviation Safety, on behalf of CASA, under regulation 139.712 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998) issue the following amendment of the Manual of Standards (MOS) — Subpart 139.H.
[signed Bruce Byron]
Bruce Byron
Director of Aviation Safety and
Chief Executive Officer
31 December 2004
1Name of Instrument
1.1This instrument is the Manual of Standards Amendment (No. 1) 2004.
2Commencement
2.1This instrument starts having effect on gazettal.
3Amendment of Manual of Standards (MOS) Subpart 139.H — Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services
3.1Schedule 1 amends Manual of Standards (MOS) — Subpart 139.H.
SCHEDULE 1 — AMENDMENT OF MANUAL OF STANDARDS (MOS) SUBPART 139.H —AERODROME RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES
1Paragraph 1.1.1.1
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ARFFS stated in this Part will be established by Civil Aviation Regulation 139.H, which reflects
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Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) reflects
2Paragraph 1.1.1.2
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1.1.1.2Where there is a difference between a standard prescribed in SARPs and a standard prescribed in the Manual of Standards (MOS), the MOS standard prevails.
3Paragraph 1.1.1.3
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1.1.1.3Subpart 139.H of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASRs) sets out general standards with which an ARFFS must comply. The MOS sets out the detailed requirements, as authorised by the CASRs.
4Subparagraphs 1.1.2.1 (a) and (b)
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(a)the relevant CASRs; and
(b)the MOS; and
5Paragraph 1.1.2.4
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scrutiny
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and disallowance
6Paragraph 1.1.2.4
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Note:The Legislative Instruments Act 2003 (LIA), which will come into operation on 1 January 2005, will replace the regime referred to in paragraph 1.1.2.4. Upon the commencement of that Act, the MOS will be regarded as a legislative instrument under section 5 of the LIA. Different rules will apply in relation to tabling; publication in the Gazette will be replaced by registration in the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments).
Under section 5 of the LIA:
A legislative instrument is an instrument in writing:
·that is of a legislative character; and
·that is or was made in the exercise of a power delegated by the Parliament.
An instrument is taken to be of a legislative character if:
·it determines the law or alters the content of the law, rather than applying the law in a particular case; and
·it has the direct or indirect effect of affecting a privilege or interest, imposing an obligation, creating a right, or varying or removing an obligation or right.
7Paragraph 1.1.2.6
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8Paragraph 1.1.2.7
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providers
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and operators
9Paragraph 1.1.2.8
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Regulations
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CASRs
10Paragraph 1.1.3.1
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Notwithstanding the above, where
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Where
11CASRs Paragraph 1.1.3.1
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Manual of Standards (MOS)
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MOS
12Paragraph 1.1.5.1
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Manual of Standards (MOS)
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MOS
13Paragraph 1.1.5.3
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intimated
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initiated
14Subparagraph 1.1.6.1 (c)
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9002: 1944
15Section 1.2, definition of Annex 14
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Organisation
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Organization
16Chapter 1, section 1.2, definitions
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Appliance
A fire service operational vehicle used in response to a fire, incident or accident.
Flotation Platform
Any device acceptable to CASA for the support of passengers and crew in the water.
Operational Vehicle
An ARFFS vehicle that responds airside in an emergency and is fitted with rotating beacon, emergency alerting device and operational radio.
17Section 1.2, definition of Air transport operation
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remuneration or hire
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hire or reward
Note:The definition of Air transport operation in section 1.2 will also be removed from its present location to its correct position in alphabetic sequence (before the definition of Annex 14).
18Section 1.2, definition of CARs
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Civil Aviation Regulations 1998
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Civil Aviation Regulations 1988
19Section 1.2, definition of CASR
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Civil Aviation Safety Regulation
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Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998
20Section 1.2, definition of ICAO
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Organisation
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Organization
21Section 1.2, definition of Licensee
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Licensee
The holder of an aerodrome licence issued under Part 9 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 or an aerodrome certificate granted under regulation 139.050 of the CASRs
22Section 1.2, definition of Representative
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the Authority
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CASA
23Heading to Chapter 2 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.710, 139.755, 139.765, 139.795 and 139.800
24Paragraph 2.1.1.2
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2.1.1.2Where there is a change in the size of aircraft using an aerodrome that, on applying the standard set out in Chapter 3, is seen to require a reduction or increase in the aerodrome category, the ARFFS provider must submit to CASA a Safety Case based on the standard set out in Chapter 3 in order to obtain approval of the necessary reduction or increase in the ARFFS.
25Paragraph 2.1.4.1
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criteria Level 1 or Level 2
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Level 1 in accordance with paragraph 139.755 (2) (b)
26Paragraph 2.1.4.1
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critical aircraft using the aerodrome within a period not exceeding 12 months
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aircraft using the aerodrome
27Paragraph 2.2.1.3
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28Heading to Chapter 3 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.712, 139.715 and 139.755
29Paragraph 3.1.2.2
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ensue
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ensure
30Paragraph 3.1.3.2
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Chapter 25,
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CHAPTER 25 — INTERRUPTION OR CHANGE TO LEVEL OF OPERATIONAL SERVICE AND CONTINGENCY PLANS
31Heading to Chapter 4 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.795, 139.800 and 139.805
232Paragraph 4.1.1.5
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ADR
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Australian Design Rules (ADR)
33Heading to Chapter 5 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.795, 139.800 and 139.805
34Heading to Chapter 6 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.710, 139.755, 139.771, 139.772 and 139.800
35Paragraph 6.1.1.1
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position
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at the aircraft or site of the incident or accident
36Paragraph 6.1.4.2
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off aerodrome
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off-aerodrome
37Paragraph 6.1.4.3
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On aerodrome
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On-aerodrome
38Paragraph 6.1.4.4
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include
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require
39Heading to Chapter 7 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.785 and 139.795
40Paragraph 7.1.1.5
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7.1.1.5The ARFFS provider may, with CASA approval, substitute extra complementary agent in place of water capacity in accordance with the ICAO formula in Annex 14, Chapter 9.
41Paragraph 7.1.2.3
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production
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discharge
42Paragraph 7.1.3.1
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7.1.3.1A reserve supply of foam concentrate, complementary agent and expellant gas cylinders equivalent to 200% of the quantities of those agents to be provided in the rescue and fire fighting vehicles for the aerodrome category must be maintained on the aerodrome for vehicle replenishment purposes. If a delay greater than 7 days is reasonably anticipated in replenishing a reserve supply, the amount of reserve supply should be increased to provide for the anticipated delay.
43Paragraph 7.1.3.3
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7.1.3.3Hydrants with a minimum flow of 30 l/s must be available for the refilling of emergency fire service vehicles. The hydrants must be easily accessible and identified in the ARFFS SOPs.
44Heading to Chapter 8 — CASR Reference
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CASR Reference: Regulation 139.825
45Paragraph 8.1.1.1
before
regularly
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be
46Paragraph 8.1.1.1
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operation
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operational
47Paragraph 8.1.1.5
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list.
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All testing must be carried out in accordance with AS, State or Federal Government requirements. If there is a conflict, whichever requirement is the most stringent must apply.
48Heading to Chapter 9 — CASR References
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CASR References: Paragraph 139.712 (f), regulations 139.770 and 139.775
49Paragraph 9.1.1
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— Level 1
50Paragraph 9.1.1.3
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air
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transport
51Paragraph 9.1.1.4
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9.1.1.4At aerodromes where the daily coverage is for less than 24 hours, the ARFFS must be fully operational for a minimum of 15 minutes before the first scheduled aircraft movement for the day, whether it is an arrival or departure. Also, the operational crew must remain on duty and in operational readiness for 15 minutes following the last aircraft movement for the day, whether it is an arrival or departure.
52Heading to Chapter 10
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CHAPTER 10: SAFETY HAZARD, RISK MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY HAZARD SYSTEMS
CASR References Paragraph 139.712 (f), regulations 139.765, 139.890, 139.895 and 139.900
53Paragraph 10.1.1
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Subsection 10.1.1 Standard: Operational Risk Assessment
54After subsection 10.1.1
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Subsection 10.1.2 Standard: Safety Management System
10.1.2.1A Safety Management System (SMS) defines the policies, procedures and practices for managing the safety of the provision of services and any changes in their provision.
10.1.2.2Features of Safety Management System
The necessary features of an SMS are:
(a)the service provider’s safety policy and objectives;
(b)the organisational and staff responsibilities for safety matters;
(c)the establishment of the levels of safety that apply to the services, and the monitoring of the levels of safety achieved;
(d)the process for internal safety reviews;
(e)the process for the internal reporting and management of safety concerns and incidents;
(f)the process for the identification, assessment, control and mitigation, of existing and potential safety hazards;
(g)the definition of the interface arrangements between internal functional groups;
(h)the processes for the management of change to existing services and systems.
55Heading to Chapter 11 — CASR Reference
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CASR Reference: Regulation 139.780
56Heading to Chapter 12 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.850, 139.855, 139.890, 139.895 and 139.900
57Paragraph 12.1.2.1
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AFC
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and local competencies
58Paragraph 12.1.2.2
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59Heading to Chapter 13 — CASR References
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CASR References: Subregulations 139.795 (4) and (5), regulations 139.800, 139.805 and 139.810
60Heading to Chapter 14 — CASR Reference
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CASR Reference: Regulation 139.815
61Paragraph 14.1.3.1
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14.1.3.1At locations where transportation of hazardous freight is known to be undertaken:
(a)the ARFFS personnel must be provided with suitable protective clothing, including breathing apparatus, to enable them to deal safely with any incident or accident that may occur; and
(b)hazardous freight should be identified as per the requirements of CHAPTER 10: SAFETY HAZARD AND RISK MANAGEMENT; and
(c)ARFFS staff must have the necessary qualifications as per the requirements of CHAPTER 18: COMPETENCY LEVELS.
62Paragraph 14.1.4.1
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operate.
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operate, including:
63Heading to Chapter 15 — CASR References
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CASR References: Regulations 139.865 and 139.875
64Paragraph 15.1.1.1
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Procedure
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Procedures
65Heading to Chapter 16 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.850, 139.855, 139.890 and 139.900
66Paragraph 16.1.1.1
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and
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must be
67Paragraph 16.1.2.1
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Civil Aviation Act
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Civil Aviation Act 1988
68Section 16.1 (new Note)
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Note: This section forms part of the Safety Management System (also see Chapter 10).
69Heading to Chapter 17 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139. 840 and 139.845
70Heading to Chapter 18 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Subregulation 139.705 (2), regulations 139.712, 139.765, 139.773, 139.845 and 139.915
71Paragraph 18.1.1.3
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programme to ensure that core competency
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in accordance with a program to ensure that core competencies
72Paragraph 18.1.1.8
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Officers
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An officer
73Paragraph 18.1.1.9
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18.1.1.9An officer in charge of an ARFFS at a Level 2 aerodrome, which has been established in accordance with CHAPTER 2: CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHMENT OR DISESTABLISHMENT OF ARFFS, must hold:
(a)if the aerodrome is categorised as category 6 or above — at least an ARFFS AFC Advanced Diploma; or
(b)if the aerodrome is categorised as category 5 or below — at least an ARFFS AFC Diploma.
74Paragraph 18.1.1.10
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crew
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staff
75Paragraph 18.1.1.10
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Modules, and
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Modules.
76Paragraph 18.1.1.11
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a crew
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staff
77Paragraph 18.1.1.16
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prerequisite
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prerequisites
78Heading to Chapter 19 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Subregulation 139.705 (2) and regulation 139.845
79Subparagraph 19.1.1.1 (b)
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must have
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and which has
80Paragraph 19.1.4.7
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audit
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showing that it has rectified the items of non-compliance.
81Heading to Chapter 20 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.705, 139.773, 139.835, 139.840, 139.845 and 139.915
82Paragraph 20.1.1.3
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20.1.1.3A shift supervisor must not exercise responsibility for staff of operational fire fighters or for any activity unless he or she is qualified to do so and holds any required AFC diploma in accordance with the requirements set out in the AFC Training Modules in paragraphs 18.1.1.6 and 18.1.1.10.
83Paragraph 20.1.2.1
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to use a
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use of a
84Paragraph 20.1.2.1
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crew
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staff
85Paragraph 20.1.2.1
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aircraft accident
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aircraft accident or incident
86Paragraph 20.1.2.2
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20.1.2.2Aerodromes meeting Level 1 criteria (see Chapter 2 of this Manual) must ensure that the designated staffing levels are met to provide protection for all aircraft movements and property during each operational shift.
87Paragraph 20.1.2.4
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Aerodromes
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At aerodromes
88Paragraph 20.1.2.4
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the schedule aircraft arrival and must
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the scheduled aircraft arrival and staff must
89Paragraph 20.1.2.6
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crew
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staff
90Subparagraph 20.1.3.2 (e)
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programme to ensure that core competency
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in accordance with a program to ensure that core competencies
91Subparagraph 20.1.3.3 (a)
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appliance
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vehicle monitor
92Subparagraph 20.1.3.3 (d)
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(d) Fire Station Communication Centre;
93Subparagraph 20.1.3.3 (f)
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appliances
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vehicles
94Sub-subparagraph 20.1.3.3 (h) (iv)
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branch’s
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branches and
95Subparagraph 20.1.3.3 (j)
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ICS
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Incident Command System (ICS)
96Paragraph 20.1.3.7
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program.
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, in particular:
(a)training must align with the vehicle requirements for the aerodrome category certification; and
(b)all qualified staff must participate on a regular basis in realistic exercises representing a crash/accident/incident to simulate the category of the aerodrome.
97Paragraph 20.1.3.9
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them
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these
98Paragraph 20.1.3.11
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an
99Note 2 after paragraph 20.1.3.14
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100Heading to Chapter 21 — CASR Reference
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CASR Reference: Regulation 139.840
101Paragraph 21.1.1.1
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21.1.1.1Before beginning initial training, prospective candidates must pass a medical examination. CASA’s Aviation Medical Certificate Class 2 is the minimum standard.
102Subparagraph 21.1.3.1
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21.1.3.1A person must not act in any capacity for which the authority of the ARFFS Certificate of Competency as defined in this Manual is required if, by reason of having consumed, used or otherwise absorbed alcoholic liquor, a drug or pharmaceutical or medical preparation or other substance, the person’s capacity so to act is impaired.
21.1.3.2ARFFS staff must be aware that certain medications can affect their ability to operate fire vehicles and associated fire fighting equipment. Staff must seek medical advice on the effect of any such medication on the level of performance of ARFFS functions.
103Heading to Chapter 22 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.715, 139.760, 139.772, 139.805, 139.820, 139.825, 139.830, 139.860, 139.885 and 139.895
104Paragraph 22.1.1.1
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(where not provided)
105Paragraph 22.1.1.3
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a FSCC
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an FSCC
106Paragraph 22.1.2.1
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Fire Station Communication Centre (FSCC)
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FSCC
107Paragraph 22.1.2.2
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Two-way activation of facilities is required.
108Paragraph 22.1.4.3
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provided
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and be linked with the FSCC alerting system. The FSCC must have facilities to monitor operational, emergency and UHF radio frequencies as nominated by the ARFFS provider and approved by CASA.
109Paragraph 22.1.5.1
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radio’s
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radios
110Paragraph 22.1.5.2
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After (fire service) use areas for vehicle
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After fire service use, areas for vehicles
111Paragraph 22.1.6.1
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appliances
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vehicles
112Paragraph 22.1.6.1
after subparagraph (c), add
; (d)a breathing apparatus training facility.
113Paragraph 22.1.6.2
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proved
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provided
114Note after paragraph 22.1.6.2
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the Local, State and Federal Government’s
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Local, State and Federal Government
115Paragraph 22.1.7.1
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22.1.7.1If provided, inshore rescue boats must be housed under cover, and appropriate stowage facilities must be made available for wetsuits (and drysuits where applicable), personal flotation devices (PFD) and associated equipment. Suitable drying and stowage areas must be provided.
116Paragraph 22.1.7.5
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floatform platforms/life rafts
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flotation platforms or life rafts
117Paragraph 22.1.7.5
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manufacturers
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manufacturer’s
118Paragraph 22.1.8
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Vehicles
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Vehicle
119Subparagraph 22.1.8.1 (a)
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MOS
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this MOS
120Heading to Chapter 23 — CASR Reference
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CASR Reference: Regulation 139.895
121Paragraph 23.1.1.1
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their provision of service
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the level of service provision
122Paragraph 23.1.1.4
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defines
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defined
123Subparagraphs 23.1.1.4 (a), (b) and (c)
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who (wherever occurring)
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that
124Heading to Chapter 24 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.870 and 139.885
125Paragraph 24.1.1
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24.1.1Standard: Vehicles, Electrical, Radio, Ancillary Equipment and BA Sets
126Paragraph 24.1.1.1
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24.1.1.1A methodology must be in place, in relation to vehicles, electrical equipment, radio equipment, ancillary equipment and BA Sets, to ensure the integrity of systems and maintenance schedules for the provision of the ARFFS.
127Heading to Chapter 25 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.855, 139.860, 139.870 and 139.910
128Paragraph 25.1.1.1
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25.1.1.1Any proposed change to the level of service provision of ARFFS as defined in Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 18 and 20 of this MOS must be approved by CASA before publication in ERSA.
129Heading to Chapter 26 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.772, 139.885, 139.890 and 139.90
130Subparagraph 26.1.1.2 (a)
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configuration. This
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configuration, that
131Heading to Chapter 27 — CASR Reference
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CASR Reference: Regulation 139.875
132Paragraph 27.1.2.1
after
system (first occurring)
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must be available
133Paragraph 27.1.2.2
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27.1.2.2Radio transmissions dealing with aircraft emergencies and operational incidents must be electronically recorded.
134Heading to Chapter 28 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.865 and 139.875
135Paragraph 28.1.1.1
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A recognised
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Recognised
136Paragraph 28.1.1.1
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store
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store,
137Paragraph 28.1.1.2
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by
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the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, CASA, a coroner, the police force of a State or Territory and any other agency with authority to do so.
138Paragraph 28.1.2
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Fire Station Communication Centre tape voice
Recordings 3 months
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Fire Station Communication Centre voice recordings 30 days
139Heading to Chapter 29 — CASR Reference
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CASR References: Regulations 139.880 and 139.905
140Paragraph 29.1.1.2
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need to
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