Table of Contents
Foreword................................................................................................................................ vi
Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................. 1-1
Section 1.1: General.......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Background......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Document Set..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.3 Differences between ICAO Standards and those in MOS............................ 1-2
1.1.4 Differences Published in AIP............................................................................ 1-2
1.1.5 MOS Documentation Change Management................................................... 1-3
1.1.6 Related Documents........................................................................................... 1-3
Section 1.2: Definitions..................................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Criteria for Establishment or Disestablishment of ARFFS 2-1
Section 2.1: General.......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Standard: Category Definition for Level 1....................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Standards for ARFFS........................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.3 Level 1 Coverage............................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.4 Obtaining Air Transport Data............................................................................ 2-2
Section 2.2: ARFFS Level 2 Coverage.......................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Standard: Category Definition for Level 2....................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 ARFFS Level 2 Coverage................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3: Determining the Category of the Aerodrome.................... 3-1
Section 3.1: General.......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Standard: Determining Critical Aircraft............................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 Aerodrome Category......................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.3 Aerodrome Category Reductions.................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4 Advisory Circular................................................................................................ 3-2
Chapter 4: ARFFS Vehicles......................................................................................... 4-1
Section 4.1: General.......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Standard: Fire Vehicles..................................................................................... 4-1
Chapter 5: Vehicle Performance......................................................................... 5-1
Section 5.1: General.......................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Standard: Vehicle Performance....................................................................... 5-1
Chapter 6: Response Time........................................................................................... 6-1
Section 6.1: General.......................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Standard: Response Time................................................................................ 6-1
6.1.2 Staffing to Achieve Response Time................................................................. 6-1
6.1.3 Emergency Access Roads............................................................................... 6-1
6.1.4 Difficult Terrain.................................................................................................... 6-2
Chapter 7: Fire Extinguishing Agent Performance Criteria.............. 7-1
Section 7.1: General.......................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Standard: Fire Extinguishing Agent Performance Criteria............................ 7-1
7.1.2 Fire Extinguisher Agent Performance Criteria................................................ 7-2
7.1.3 Reserve Stock of Fire Fighting Agent.............................................................. 7-3
Chapter 8: Test Equipment Performance Criteria.................................... 8-1
Section 8.1: General.......................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1 Standard: Test Equipment for Operational Equipment.................................. 8-1
Chapter 9: ARFFS Provision for Published Hours of Operation...... 9-1
Section 9.1: General.......................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1.1 Standard: Hours of ARFFS Coverage............................................................. 9-1
Chapter 10: Safety Hazard and Risk Management................................... 10-1
Section 10.1: General...................................................................................................... 10-1
10.1.1 Standard: Risk Assessment........................................................................... 10-1
10.1.2 Standard: Safety Management System......................................................... 10-1
Chapter 11: Interface Arrangements with State or Territory Fire Brigades and other Third-Party Providers................................................................................ 11-1
Section 11.1: General...................................................................................................... 11-1
11.1.1 Standard: Interface Arrangements................................................................. 11-1
Chapter 12: ARFFS Operational Procedures/Safety Management 12-1
Section 12.1: General...................................................................................................... 12-1
12.1.1 Standard: Standard Operating Procedures.................................................. 12-1
12.1.2 Licence to Operate.......................................................................................... 12-1
12.1.3 Response Times.............................................................................................. 12-1
12.1.4 Hazard Identification........................................................................................ 12-1
12.1.5 Hazard Management Strategy........................................................................ 12-1
12.1.6 Advisory Circular.............................................................................................. 12-1
Chapter 13: Ancillary Equipment....................................................................... 13-1
Section 13.1: General...................................................................................................... 13-1
13.1.1 Standard: Ancillary Equipment....................................................................... 13-1
13.1.2 Optional Ancillary Equipment.......................................................................... 13-2
13.1.3 Reserve Stocks................................................................................................ 13-2
13.1.4 Ancillary Equipment......................................................................................... 13-2
13.1.5 Advisory Circulars............................................................................................ 13-2
Chapter 14: ARFFS Protective Clothing.................................................................... 14-1
Section 14.1: General...................................................................................................... 14-1
14.1.1 Standard: Protective Clothing......................................................................... 14-1
14.1.2 Personal Issue.................................................................................................. 14-1
14.1.3 Hazchem Protective Clothing......................................................................... 14-1
14.1.4 Clothing for Water Operations........................................................................ 14-2
Chapter 15: Reports of an Accident or Incident....................................................... 15-1
Section 15.1: General...................................................................................................... 15-1
15.1.1 Standard: Report Procedures........................................................................ 15-1
15.1.2 Advisory Circular.............................................................................................. 15-1
Chapter 16: Quality Control................................................................................. 16-1
Section 16.1: General...................................................................................................... 16-1
16.1.1 Standard: Internal Quality Assurance............................................................. 16-1
16.1.2 Compliance and Safety Inspection Audit Requirements............................. 16-1
Chapter 17: ARFFS Personnel—Recruitment.............................................. 17-1
Section 17.1: General...................................................................................................... 17-1
17.1.1 Standard: Recruitment Suitability for Employment....................................... 17-1
17.1.2 Medical Requirements for Recruitment......................................................... 17-1
Chapter 18: Competency Levels.......................................................................... 18-1
Section 18.1: General...................................................................................................... 18-1
18.1.1 Standard: Competency Levels for Fire Fighting Staff.................................. 18-1
18.1.2 Competency Assessor.................................................................................... 18-4
Chapter 19: ARFFS Qualification Training Establishments............... 19-1
Section 19.1: General...................................................................................................... 19-1
19.1.1 Standard: Training Establishment.................................................................. 19-1
19.1.2 Training Facilities............................................................................................. 19-1
19.1.3 Accreditation Process..................................................................................... 19-1
19.1.4 Training Establishment Accreditation............................................................ 19-2
19.1.5 Training Programs........................................................................................... 19-2
Chapter 20: ARFFS Personnel Staffing and Training Requirements 20-1
Section 20.1: General...................................................................................................... 20-1
20.1.1 Standard: Staff Qualifications......................................................................... 20-1
20.1.2 Staffing Levels Recommendations................................................................ 20-1
20.1.3 ARFFS Training Requirements...................................................................... 20-2
Chapter 21: ARFFS Medical/Physical Fitness............................................... 21-1
Section 21.1: General...................................................................................................... 21-1
21.1.1 Standard: Medical Standards for ARFFS Recruitment............................... 21-1
21.1.2 Medical requirements for ARFFS staff.......................................................... 21-1
21.1.3 Fitness for Duty................................................................................................ 21-1
Chapter 22: ARFFS Facilities................................................................................... 22-1
Section 22.1: General...................................................................................................... 22-1
22.1.1 Standard: Fire Station Facility........................................................................ 22-1
22.1.2 FSCC Requirements....................................................................................... 22-1
22.1.3 Access Roads to Movement Areas............................................................... 22-1
22.1.4 Communication Equipment............................................................................ 22-1
22.1.5 Vehicle Maintenance Facilities...................................................................... 22-2
22.1.6 Training Facilities............................................................................................. 22-2
22.1.7 Inshore Rescue Boats..................................................................................... 22-2
22.1.8 Commissioning of a New Service or Vehicles............................................. 22-3
Chapter 23: Change Management Systems.................................................... 23-1
Section 23.1: General...................................................................................................... 23-1
23.1.1 Standard: Safety Management....................................................................... 23-1
Chapter 24: Facility Maintenance Plan........................................................... 24-1
Section 24.1: General...................................................................................................... 24-1
24.1.1 Standard: Appliances Electrical Ancillary BA Sets Radio.......................... 24-1
24.1.2 Engine Heaters................................................................................................ 24-1
24.1.3 Battery Chargers.............................................................................................. 24-1
24.1.4 Flotation Platforms........................................................................................... 24-1
Chapter 25: Interruption or Change to Level of Operational Service and Contingency Plans....................................................................................................... 25-1
Section 25.1: General...................................................................................................... 25-1
25.1.1 Standard: Change to Level of Operational Service..................................... 25-1
25.1.2 Service Failure................................................................................................. 25-1
25.1.3 Reporting Action.............................................................................................. 25-1
Chapter 26: Service and Facility Management Requirements......... 26-1
Section 26.1: General...................................................................................................... 26-1
26.1.1 Standard: Service and Facility Management................................................ 26-1
Chapter 27: Document and Data Control..................................................... 27-1
Section 27.1: General...................................................................................................... 27-1
27.1.1 Standard: Documentation............................................................................... 27-1
27.1.2 Electronic Data................................................................................................. 27-1
27.1.3 Amendment Control......................................................................................... 27-1
Chapter 28: Records................................................................................................... 28-1
Section 28.1: General...................................................................................................... 28-1
28.1.1 Standard: Record Keeping............................................................................. 28-1
28.1.2 Record Types and Retention Period............................................................. 28-1
28.1.3 Advisory Circular.............................................................................................. 28-2
Chapter 29: Applicant’s Organisation............................................................. 29-1
Section 29.1: General...................................................................................................... 29-1
29.1.1 Standard: Provider’s Credentials................................................................... 29-1
Revision History............................................................................................................ RH-1