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The Challenge of Aircraft Crash Fire Rescue
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Abstract
This paper provides a review of the current airport fire-fighting equipment and requirements. Statistics are offered concerning the inadequacies of such equipment at many airports served by air carriers and suggestions are made for improving the situation.
The latest available fire-fighting equipment and fire-fighting agents are detailed as well as that equipment programmed by manufacturers for future use.
The author also offers ideas and concepts on fire-fighting tactics that could be employed today, and those to meet future airport needs.
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Keegan, E., "The Challenge of Aircraft Crash Fire Rescue," SAE Technical Paper 700262, 1970, https://doi.org/10.4271/700262.Also In
References
- Hewes B. V. “A Survey of Airport Fire and Rescue Facilities.” ALPA Fire and Rescue Committee 1969
- FAA Aviation Forecasts Fiscal Years 1969-1980
- FSF Statistical Analysis of Jet Transport Aircraft Accidents Relating to Fire Suppression and Passenger Evacuation
- Foam Fire Equipment 1969