Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128:reg:10:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008C00128
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 4/24)
Character Range: 53187–56691

ensure that any interface needed between internal groups is defined and consistent with its safety accountabilities.

11.1.1.2         The interface arrangements, contracts, service level agreements or memoranda of understanding must be in place and address requirements to accept service and data from service providers external to its own operation.

11.1.1.3         The interface arrangements must seek to ensure the integrity and reliability of the data or service being accepted.

11.1.1.4         The third party service provider must have in place management processes which will support the service provided.

11.1.1.5         The third party service provider must have in place processes which will detect any operational change which could affect the integrity and reliability of the data and/or service provided and must facilitate prompt rectification.

11.1.1.6         Documentation must be made available to ensure that arrangements exist to address the integrity and efficiency of communication procedures with the aviation industry (eg; general alerting mechanism, NOTAMs etc).

Chapter 12:   ARFFS Operational Procedures/Safety Management
CASR References:  Regulations 139.850, 139.855, 139.890, 139.895 and 139.900

Section 12.1:   General

12.1.1              Standard: Standard Operating Procedures

12.1.1.1         A series of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) must be developed that will include operational practices.  SOPs must be readily available, maintained and amended as appropriate.

12.1.2              Licence to Operate

12.1.2.1         ARFFS staff must have a current AFC and local competencies for the operating positions that they hold.

12.1.2.3         ARFFS staff must hold a current/valid CASA Certificate of Competency (Licence) for their operating position.

12.1.3              Response Times

12.1.3.1         Response time requirements. Refer to Chapter 6 of this Manual.

12.1.4              Hazard Identification

12.1.4.1         Safety hazard identification. Refer to Chapter 10 of this Manual.

12.1.5              Hazard Management Strategy

12.1.5.1         To control and manage safety hazards and any change to existing systems, equipment or procedures and to ensure that any unacceptable hazards are eliminated will require strategies and procedure development which must result in an SOP.  Refer to Chapter 10 of this Manual.

12.1.6              Advisory Circular

12.1.6.1         An example of an SOP can be found in Advisory Circular – No 2.

Chapter 13:   Ancillary Equipment
CASR References:  Subregulations 139.795 (4) and (5), regulations 139.800, 139.805 and 139.810

Section 13.1:   General

13.1.1              Standard: Ancillary Equipment

13.1.1.1         Ancillary equipment must conform to Australian Standards (AS), or in the lack of AS, acceptable International Standards must apply.

13.1.1.2         A list of ancillary equipment must be developed and some of this equipment must be carried at all times. The ancillary equipment list must be submitted to CASA for approval.

13.1.1.3         Ancillary equipment required for operational use must include the following:

(a)         axes;

(b)         crowbars;

(c)          bolt-cutters;

(d)         shovel;

(e)         fire blanket;

(f)            ladders/suitable for aircraft type;

(g)         lights/hand lamps;

(h)         lines;

(i)            power saws;

(j)            lifting and forcing tools;

(k)          breathing apparatus sets dependent