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State of HawaiiDepartment of TransportationAirports DivisionHonolulu International AirportHNL - ARFF Water Rescue Program-2009RAYMOND VEGAS, AFC : 

State of HawaiiDepartment of TransportationAirports DivisionHonolulu International AirportHNL - ARFF Water Rescue Program-2009RAYMOND VEGAS, AFC

State of HawaiiDepartment of TransportationAirports DivisionHonolulu International AirportCode of Federal RegulationsSec. 139 : 

State of HawaiiDepartment of TransportationAirports DivisionHonolulu International AirportCode of Federal RegulationsSec. 139

Code of Federal RegulationsSec. 139.325 : 

Code of Federal RegulationsSec. 139.325 Airport emergency plan.In a manner authorized by the Administrator, each certificate holder [must] develop and maintain an airport emergency plan designed to minimize the possibility and extent of personal injury and property damage on the airport in an emergency. The plan [must]-- Include procedures for prompt response to all emergencies listed: (9) Water rescue situations, as appropriate.

Code of Federal RegulationsSec. 139.315 : 

Code of Federal RegulationsSec. 139.315 Each certificate holder [must]-- ensure that all airport personnel having duties and responsibilities under the plan are familiar with their assignments and are properly trained;

State of HawaiiDepartment of TransportationAirports DivisionHonolulu International AirportAdvisory Circular No:150/5210-13B Subject: WATER RESCUE PLANS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT : 

State of HawaiiDepartment of TransportationAirports DivisionHonolulu International AirportAdvisory Circular No:150/5210-13B Subject: WATER RESCUE PLANS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT

PURPOSE : 

PURPOSE Advisory Circular (AC) provides guidance to assist airport operators in preparing for water rescue operations.

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APPLICABILITY (The material contained in this AC applies to the operation of civil airports where aeronautical activity is conducted near a significant body of water. ( Certificated airport operators may use these recommendations and guidelines to satisfy certain portions of the requirements of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 139, section 139.325.

Approach and Departure : 

Approach and Departure Accidents around airport will most likely take place during the approach to or departure from the airport.

Water Rescue Preparedness : 

Water Rescue Preparedness Responsible for emergency preparedness and the development of an airport emergency response plan that includes a section on water rescue. Example, in Hawaii, coral reefs close to the shoreline demand unique response and approaches to water rescue.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS : 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Major Survival Factors Survivors of aircraft accidents in water may be subjected to post impact fires, fuel/vapor inhalation, ingestion, hypothermia, further injury from debris, drowning, freezing, and/or attack by marine life.

The NTSB Aircraft Accident Report AAR-82-8 states : 

The NTSB Aircraft Accident Report AAR-82-8 states …that aircrash survivability depends on certain factors: That the deceleration forces do not exceed the known tolerable limits of the human body.  That the restraint system-seatbelts, seat structure, and seat anchorage points remain intact.  That the occupied areas remain relatively intact to prevent ejection and to provide living space for the occupants. If any of the above is absent, the likelihood of a successful rescue is significantly diminished.

Nature of Injuries : 

Nature of Injuries Passengers in aircraft accidents may sustain substantial cardiac injuries that result in significant internal bleeding. As a result, rescue personnel should place all survivors in a supine position until medical personnel can evaluate them.

WATER RESCUE RESPONIBILITIES : 

WATER RESCUE RESPONIBILITIES In accordance with 14 CFR Part 139, certificated airport operators are to include in their airport emergency plans provisions for the rescue of aircraft accident victims from significant bodies of water or marsh lands situated adjacent to the airports and beneath the approach and departure flight paths of air carriers.

Significant Body of Water : 

Significant Body of Water The emergency plan should include significant bodies of water located within at least 2 miles (3.2 km) of the end of an airport runway.

Training Subjects : 

Training Subjects Boat Training Rescue Swimmer Deployment Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care

Boat Training : 

Boat Training Construction & Characteristics of Rescue Boats Propulsion Systems Vessel Dynamics Search Patterns Rescue Planning Ocean Dynamics Limited Visibility Recovery of Persons in Water/Extrication Skills Rescue Swimmer Deployment Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care

Rescue Swimming : 

Rescue Swimming Signaling/identification aids, hand, whistle, and line signals Recognition and treatment Waves, swells, and currents Dressing and deployment skills Swim training Victim handling Recovery of conscious, unconscious, and panicking survivors Multiple victims

INITIAL & RECURRENT TRAINING : 

INITIAL & RECURRENT TRAINING January 13, 1998 - HNL-ARFF Initial Water Rescue Instructions. March 4, 1998 - U.S. Coast Guard Boating Skills & Seamanship Course. December 2, 2002 - HNL-ARFF Water Rescue Certification, American Red Cross. October 9, 2006 - Authorized Provider Agreement with Hawaii State Chapter, American Red Cross. Recurrent training scheduled weekly (Water Safety/Rescue Boat). Training and recurrent training documented (DOT 2-170) and filed.

SOURCES FOR WATER RESCUE INFORMATION & TRAINING : 

SOURCES FOR WATER RESCUE INFORMATION & TRAINING United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 1-18, District 14 American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter

Rafts/Flotation Platforms : 

Rafts/Flotation Platforms These platforms are simply large, inflatable rafts. They provide a highly buoyant means of keeping 10 to 45 people afloat until rescue craft arrive. The platforms are provided with appropriate fittings to allow safe towing to shore. Rescue personnel will need to practice assisting victims into the platform because victims may be unable to board the platforms unassisted.

State of HawaiiDepartment of TransportationAirports DivisionHonolulu International AirportARFF Rescue Marine Craft : 

State of HawaiiDepartment of TransportationAirports DivisionHonolulu International AirportARFF Rescue Marine Craft

State ARFF Marine-1 : 

State ARFF Marine-1 SeaArk Inc. 32’ Dauntless #1212V Hull #SAMA0776L696 Year Built: 1996 DNLR# HA 0460 XS

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. Liferafts: 8 ea Hoover Industries FR-25 Year Manufactured: 7-EA NOV96 Year Manufactured: 1-EA DEC06 ($5,024.12) Capacity: 25 FAA-TSO C70a Type I Approved Inspected by; Liferaft Marine Safety Equipment FAA Repair Station: L5MR910J Cost for yearly inspection: $2,429.44 Cost to inspection, upgrade and hydotest: $12,878.40

State ARFF Marine-2 : 

State ARFF Marine-2 Titan Inflatables Inc. Titan 280 T-Top 32’ Dauntless #1212V Hull #QEK28001J006 Year Built: 2006 Vessel: $273,974.87 Capacity: 20 DNLR# HA 0575 XS Trailer: $13,052.35 Model: 1000 Year Built: 2007 SER# 2RAB9972X1000756 DNLR# G17195

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. Liferaft: 2 ea Zodiac of North America, Inc. Type: 293328 Year Manufactured: 2-EA JUN06 Capacity: 30 Inspected by; Liferaft Marine Safety Equipment USCG: 377 Cost for yearly inspection: $2,015.80

State ARFF Marine-3 : 

State ARFF Marine-3 AVON Inflatables Searider 13’ 4” Hull Fiberglass #AVBGBT65H394 Beam 5’ 10” Year Built: 1994 Vessel: $8,398.00 Capacity: 6 DNLR# HA 0430 XS Trailer: $1,200.00 Year Built: 1989 SER# H-16-1800 DNLR# F02530

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COURSE: Basic Water Rescue Course Code: 34400

Purpose : 

Purpose To provide individuals such as public safety personnel, the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course will also prepare individuals for aquatic emergencies by teaching them how to protect themselves while assisting others.

Prerequisites : 

Prerequisites None, but because there is an in-water skills session, it is recommended that participants be comfortable in chest deep water.

Learning Objectives : 

Learning Objectives Learn to recognize, respond and prevent aquatic emergencies; Recognize the common hazards associated with aquatic area and explain how to eliminate or minimize such hazards; Recognize the characteristics of someone who needs help in the water; Understand and perform self-rescue skills for aquatic emergencies; Provide assistance to other using non-swimming rescues; Perform proper techniques for possible head, neck or back injuries;

Basic Rescue Guidelines 1. : 

Basic Rescue Guidelines 1. Reach - hold on to something stable and reach with your other hand to the person in the water

Basic Rescue Guidelines 2. : 

Basic Rescue Guidelines 2. Throw- if you can not reach with your hand, toss things to that float

Basic Rescue Guidelines 3. : 

Basic Rescue Guidelines 3. Don’t Go! Do not go into the water unless professionally trained and certified and have the necessary equipment to do so.

Length : 

Length Approximately 4 hours 20 minutes

Certification Requirements : 

Certification Requirements Attend and participate in all course sessions; Successfully perform all required skills; and Pass the final written exam with a score of 80 percent or better.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period : 

Certificate Issued and Validity Period Basic Water Rescue: 3 years

Participant Materials : 

Participant Materials American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue Reference Guide

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COURSE: Lifeguarding 655731

Purpose : 

Purpose To teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries.

Prerequisites : 

Prerequisites Swim 300 yards continuously.

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. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

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. Medical Certification: Medical First Responder/EMT CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Learning Objectives : 

Learning Objectives Understand the value of behaving in a professional manner.

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Learn how to identify behaviors of a swimmer, distressed swimmer and an active or passive drowning victim.

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Understand the components of an emergency action plan and how to activate it.

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Understand the general procedures for an emergency occurring in the water or on land.

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Demonstrate how to perform equipment-based rescues.

CPR/AED : 

CPR/AED Learn how to provide first aid and how to care for breathing and cardiac emergencies.

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Learn how to recognize and care for possible head, neck or back injuries.

Rescue Techniques : 

Rescue Techniques Use of backboard Removal from water

Length : 

Length 31 hours, 15 minutes (including the precourse session)

Certification Requirements : 

Certification Requirements Attend all course sessions; Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities; Demonstrate competency in the three final skill scenarios; Correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions in the three sections of the final written exam.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period : 

Certificate Issued and Validity Period Lifeguard: 3 years

Participant Materials : 

Participant Materials Lifeguarding Manual - 655731