Assignment

1. Watch the following youtube video and answer the follow-up questions that pertinent to airport incident planning and role of safety management systems.

• "AVS 5207 SMS at Airports, Emergency Planning, & Incident Command", Duration (27:59)

1. What is a Safety Management System Plan (SMS) and its use for airports?

2. According to the video, what are the three factors that can lead to an accident?

3. What are the four components of an SMS?

4. How can each of the five components of Safety Risk Management (SRM) be utilized for ARFF at an airport?

5. Why should an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) be updated regularly at an airport?

6. What is one of the added benefits of having an AEP at an airport?

7. What are the potential expansions of functional sections of the airport incident command structure?

Lastly, defend the rationale for inclusion in overall airport emergency planning.

Write a 2-3 page paper, 600 words, (+/-10%), addressing these questions in paragraph form. APA formatting applies.

Develop a case analysis on this topic:

Airport Emergency Planning is a vital responsibility of an airport, not to mention a requirement per 14CFR Part 139.325. Strategic Tactical Operations (STO) as conducted by an airport ARFF unit is how emergency response protocol is established and implemented. The two concepts should be used concurrently.

Read through the Airport Emergency Planning vs. Strategic Tactical Operations Analysis for Case Analysis#2 to be familiar with a case analysis on this topic. You are to use that document for guidance only, as you should develop your own case analysis.

Refer to the Certified Federal Regulation (14 CFR Part 139.325), other assigned readings, and independent reading material.

Read the information, Guidelines and Sample Format file, and review the sample/example provided on developing a case analysis on the Case Analysis Introduction page.

In a 2-3 page paper, the equivalent of 500 words, (+/- 10%), please provide a case analysis for this ARFF scenario as follows:

• Review materials from the provided and outside sources regarding the case analysis

• Diagnose the case (identify the issue/problem, define the significance of the issue/problem)

• "Size-up" the case (determine the influence of the issue/problem, decide what was done well, and identify what could be improved)

• Provide recommendations (identify courses of action; what would you do differently?)

In your case analysis, include these elements:

• Summary
• Problem
• Significance of the problem
• Two alternative actions
• Two advantages and disadvantages per alternative action
• Recommendation
• References page.