Synopses & Reviews
This unique text will be the basic training manual for fire science students needing to know how to deal effectively and safely with fires at General Aviation airports and aircraft. Structural firefighting crews, usually the first to respond to any GA incident, often lack the knowledge of how to deal with such a circumstance. Written by a 25-year fire service veteran with vast experience in the GA field, this book provides an easy-to-read style with ample illustrations that explain an airport environment, how to establish vital communication links, the components of GA aircraft, coordination with other agencies, and the types of incidents that involve GA airports and aircraft. Case studies of incidents on and off airport property add vitality to this lively text.
Synopsis
This unique, authoritative book is aimed at the trained, experienced structural firefighter. It augments the firefighter's knowledge with vital information about the General Aviation community, and better prepares the firefighter to handle emergencies involving GA. The book includes a complete explanation of GA airports and aircraft, as well as detailed information on establishing communications and working with other agencies. The author, a fire officer with more than 25 years of service and a broad background in the GA field, features real-life stories from his own experience, through text, pictures, and diagrams.
Synopsis
There are more than 17.000 general aviation airports in the United States. This text provides the basic training material for learning how to deal effectively and safely with a general aviation incident. Written by a 25-year service veteran with vast experience in the field, this book includes ample illustrations explaining an airport environment, how to establish vital communication links, the components of GA aircraft, coordination with other agencies, and the types of incidents that involve GA airports and aircraft. Case studies of incidents on and off airport property add vitality to the text. (Keywords: Firefighting)
About the Author
William R. Tackett is with Willoughby Fire Department in Ohio.
Table of Contents
Preface. General Aviation. The Airport Environment. Communications. General Aviation Aircraft Systems. Coordinating with other Agencies. The Airpor/Aircraftt Emergency Plan. Incidents Involving General Aviation Aircraft. Incidents on Airport Property. Incidents Off Airport Property. Training. Appendix A: Aviaition-Related Internet Listings. Appendix B: Aircraft Crash Recovery Guide Examples. Acronyms. Glossary. Index.