Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 12/24)
Character Range: 81498–84600

designed to ensure a complete familiarity with technological developments, AFC curriculum reviews and all theoretical and practical aspects of rescue and fire fighting, equipment and aircraft;

(d)         have the capability and capacity to provide the full range of courses, however, the establishment may be approved to conduct single courses; and

(e)         maintain all training records for 5 years.

Chapter 20:   ARFFS Personnel Staffing and Training Requirements
CASR References:  Regulations 139.705, 139.773, 139.835, 139.840, 139.845 and 139.915

Section 20.1:   General

20.1.1              Standard: Staff Qualifications

20.1.1.1         Officers in charge of ARFFS operations at Level 1 aerodromes must be a person who holds the following qualification:

(a)         for aerodromes categorised, category 6 and above, a minimum of an ARFFS AFC Advanced Diploma;

(b)         for aerodromes categorised, category 5 and below, a minimum of an ARFFS AFC Diploma.

20.1.1.2         Officers in Charge of ARFFS operations at Level 2 aerodromes where established in accordance with Chapter 2 of the MOS must be a person who holds the qualification:

(a)         for aerodromes categorised, category 6 and above, a minimum of an ARFFS AFC Advanced Diploma;

(b)         for aerodromes categorised, category 5 and below, a minimum of an ARFFS AFC Diploma.

20.1.1.3         A 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.

20.1.1.4         All operational staff must hold a current/valid CASA Certificate of Competency and a current competency in Aviation Fire Fighting Operations for the skill qualifications required for the operating position in accordance with CASA requirements of the AFC Training Modules.

20.1.2              Staffing Levels Recommendations

20.1.2.1         During promulgated hours of operation and while any other movements of aircraft that require use of a licensed aerodrome are taking place, sufficient trained personnel are to be detailed and readily available to staff the rescue and fire fighting vehicles and to operate the equipment at the discharge rates appropriate to the aerodrome category.  These trained personnel must be deployed in a way that ensures the minimum response time can be achieved and that continuous agent application at the appropriate rate can be fully maintained should an aircraft accident or incident occur.

20.1.2.2         Aerodromes 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.

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