Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 13/24)
Character Range: 84319–87453

property during each operational shift.

20.1.2.3         At non 24-hour aerodromes the ARFFS must be fully operational 15 minutes prior to and after departure of the nominated aircraft coverage as advertised in ERSA.

20.1.2.4         At aerodromes meeting Level 2 criteria (refer to Chapter 2 of this Manual) the ARFFS fire stations where established must be fully operational for a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the scheduled aircraft arrival and staff must remain on duty and in operational readiness for 15 minutes following the last air transport departure.

20.1.2.5         When formulating staff numbers, consideration must be given to the type of aircraft using the aerodrome and the need for personnel for vehicle operation, to use handlines, ladders, and other rescue and fire fighting operations including command and control of fire ground as the combatant authority.

20.1.2.6         ARFFS staff engaged in extraneous duties must be capable of meeting the response time from those duties.  They must not be employed on fuelling duties when forming part of the minimum staff due to the hazard of fuel contaminated clothing and the safety requirements in closing down such an operation.

20.1.2.7         Fire vehicles capable of producing foam or other media through a monitor, must ensure that the role of the monitor operator must not be performed by the driver of that vehicle, other than when the vehicle is stationary.

20.1.2.8         Introduction of new technology that can reduce staffing levels in vehicle operation may be approved subject to the requirements of Chapter 23, Change Management Systems.

20.1.3              ARFFS Training Requirements

20.1.3.1         Processes must be in place to allow supervisory staff who are qualified and competent to perform the tasks required of them to monitor the continuing competency levels of the staff under their control on a periodic basis.

20.1.3.2         Training can be divided into the following categories:

(a)         initial training to achieve a new qualification or competency;

(b)         training to transfer or upgrade from a current  qualification or  competency to a new qualification or competency;

(c)          special requirements for 'direct entry' staff;

(d)         local aerodrome ARFFS competencies;

(e)         all operational fire fighting staff must be given on-the-job training in accordance with a program to ensure that core competencies applicable to the functional level are maintained and validated regularly  with a maximum permissible interval of 90 days.

20.1.3.3         Core competency training for each qualification held is required within the 90-day period.  The core competencies are listed below. This list is not conclusive and may require local ratings, e.g. Water Rescue Service.

(a)         application of foam onto a fire by an attack vehicle monitor;

(b)         topography;

(c)          aircraft familiarisation;

(d)         Fire Station Communication Centre;

(e)         fire alarms:

(i)            indicator panels;

(ii)          detection and suppression systems;

(f)            driving and