Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 2/4)
Character Range: 36490–39636

current State or Territory road worthy certificate.

4.1.1.7              Vehicle colour will be 'signal red' in accordance with Australian Standard 2700 colour R13.

4.1.1.8              All ARFFS vehicles must be fitted with visual audible warning systems that comply with State or Territory Legislation for emergency vehicles.

4.1.1.9              Revolving obstruction beacons for ARFFS vehicles must be red and placed on the vehicle to be observed for 360.

Chapter 5:   Vehicle Performance
CASR References:  Regulations 139.795, 139.800 and 139.805

Section 5.1:   General

5.1.1                   Standard: Vehicle Performance

5.1.1.1              ARFFS vehicle performance and specification are referred to in Chapter 6, ICAO, Airports Service Manual, Part 1, Rescue and Fire Fighting.

5.1.1.2              Additional information is available in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 414, Aircraft Fire Fighting Vehicles.

Chapter 6:   Response Time
CASR References:  Regulations 139.710, 139.755, 139.771, 139.772 and 139.800

Section 6.1:   General

6.1.1                   Standard: Response Time

6.1.1.1              Response time is defined as the time between the initial call to the ARFFS and the time when the first responding vehicle(s) is (are) in position at the aircraft or site of the incident or accident, and if required, produce foam at a rate of at least 50% of the discharge rate specified in the Table defined in Chapter 7 of this Manual.

6.1.1.2              All other vehicles required to deliver the amount of extinguishing agent detailed in Chapter 7, must be capable of arriving so as to provide continuous agent application at the required rate.

6.1.1.3              The operational directive of the ARFFS must be to achieve response times not exceeding three minutes to the end of each runway in optimum visibility and surface conditions.

(a)         the operational objective of the ARFFS is to achieve a two minute response time to the end of each runway;

(b)         the operational objective of the ARFFS is to achieve a response time not exceeding three minutes to any part of the movement area;

(c)          response times for all vehicles must be documented for validation.

Note: Optimum visibility and surface conditions are defined as: day time, good visibility, no precipitation, with normal response route free of surface contamination; ie, water, ice or snow.

6.1.2                   Staffing to Achieve Response Time

6.1.2.1              Staffing to achieve response times. Refer to Chapter 20 of this Manual.

6.1.3                   Emergency Access Roads

6.1.3.1              Emergency access roads must be provided at aerodromes where terrain conditions permit their construction so as to minimise response times. Particular attention should be given to the provision of ready access to approach areas up to 1000 metres from the threshold, or at least within the aerodrome boundary.

6.1.3.2              Access roads and any associated bridges must be capable of supporting the heaviest ARFFS vehicle which may use them and must be constructed so as to be effective