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NFPA 402-2008
NFPA 402: Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Operations, 2008 Edition
Be prepared with NFPA 402's state-of-the-art guidance for effective aircraft rescue and fire fighting operations.
NFPA 402 describes operational procedures for both airport and structural fire departments faced with rescue and fire fighting responsibilities for non-military aircraft. Revised and updated definitions throughout the Guide address the concerns and issues in today's world.
This important 2008 edition of NFPA 402 also includes:
Updated requirements for effective communications to comply with an FAA Advisory Circular
Discussion of hazardous/toxic materials in a burning aircraft
New information addressing safety issues with rescue operations and ballistic parachutes
Revised requirements for Engineered Material Arresting Systems (EMAS) at the end of runways
Revised provisions concerning Discrete Emergency Frequency (DEF)
New table on aviation fuel designation and characteristics
Revised sample format for agreement for mutual aid in fire protection and response and hazardous materials incident response
Public safety in communities and municipalities requires the 2008
NFPA 402. (Softbound, 63 pp., 2008)
Content Provider
National Fire Protection Association [nfpa]
