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  1. Under the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), which agency typically serves as the Incident Commander during a mass casualty event at a US airport?

    Answer: Local Fire Department

    Local fire departments typically assume Incident Commander responsibility during mass casualty events due to their emergency medical coordination role.

  2. What is the purpose of a 'hot zone' in a hazardous materials incident at an airport?

    Answer: Contaminated area where only properly equipped responders may enter

    The hot zone is the contaminated area immediately surrounding a hazmat incident where only responders with appropriate PPE may operate.

  3. Which document outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of airport tenants during an emergency?

    Answer: Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)

    The Airport Emergency Plan details tenant responsibilities, coordination procedures, and response protocols for various emergency scenarios.

  4. How often must airports certificated under 14 CFR Part 139 conduct a full-scale emergency exercise?

    Answer: Every 36 months

    Part 139 requires certificated airports to conduct a full-scale emergency exercise at least once every 36 months.

  5. In an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) response, what does the term 'fire attack' refer to?

    Answer: Direct application of suppression agents onto the fire

    Fire attack refers to the direct application of extinguishing agents on the fire to suppress and extinguish it.

  6. Which section of the National Response Framework provides guidance for coordinating federal resources during a catastrophic airport disaster?

    Answer: Emergency Support Function #1 (Transportation)

    ESF #1 (Transportation) coordinates federal transportation resources including aviation infrastructure support during disasters.

  7. What is the primary goal of triage during an airport mass casualty incident?

    Answer: Sort patients by injury severity to maximize survival

    Triage prioritizes victims by injury severity so that limited medical resources are allocated to those most likely to benefit.