AFPAM32-2004 — Aircraft Fire Protection For Exercises And Contingency Response Operations

AFPAM32-2004 governs aircraft fire protection for Air Force exercises and contingency response operations lasting a maximum of 120 days.

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• Publication number: AFPAM32-2004
• Title: AIRCRAFT FIRE PROTECTION FOR EXERCISES AND CONTINGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS
• Date: 2014-09-25

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It addresses scope, risk management, planning guidance, personnel requirements, exceptions, and waivers for fire suppression involving Air Force aircraft. It establishes ARFF manpower, vehicle, and fire fighting agent considerations, including levels of service and waiver requirements.

Applies to: This guidance applies to all AF Active, Reserve, and Air National Guard (ANG) Civil Engineer (CE) units.

Topics covered

• Aircraft fire protection
• ARFF manpower and vehicles
• Fire fighting agent
• Risk management
• Levels of service
• Fire protection exceptions
• ARFF waivers

Questions and answers

Who provides ARFF capability at locations outside established Air Force installations?

The aircraft user provides ARFF capability at locations other than established AF installations. (paragraph 5)

How is overall FES capability determined?

Overall FES capability is the lowest level of service available for either resource. (paragraph 3)

What resources are used to determine fire fighting capability?

Fire fighting capability is dependent on three primary resources: fire fighting vehicles, agent, and personnel. (paragraph 3)

How many firefighters are required for CLS capability?

CLS capability exists when 7 firefighters are available to respond to an emergency within the response time standards. (paragraph 1)

What does OLS require during emergency incidents?

During OLS, emergency response forces shall accomplish all objectives when responding to emergency incidents. (paragraph 1)

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