HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-85-10 - Resolution - 05/09/1985RESOLUTION NO. 05-09-85-10
WHEREAS, on the 9th day of May, 1985, the City Council met
in its regular meeting and considered a proposed agreement
between the College Station Fire Department, the College
Station Air Traffic Control Tower, the College Station
Flight Service Station, and Easterwood Airport for
emergency notification procedures for crash, fire, and
rescue (CFR); and
WHEREAS, the City Council found that such agreement is
necessary to establish the procedures to be followed when
an emergency occurs at Easterwood Airport requiring CFR
response;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, THAT:
Fire Chief Douglas Landua is hereby authorized to execute
the Letter of Agreement between the College Station Fire
Department, the College Station Air Traffic Control Tower,
the College Station Flight Service Station, and Easterwood
Airport for emergency notification procedures for crash,
fire, and rescue (CFR), a copy of which is attached hereto.
PASSED and APPROVED this 9th day of May, 1985.
APPROVE
ATTEST:
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LETTER OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
COLLEGE STATION FIRE DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE STATION AIR
TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER, COLLEGE STATION FLIGHT SERVICE
STATION, AND EASTERWOOD AIRPORT
EFFECTIVE: April 15, 1985
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR CRASH, FIRE, AND RESCUE (CFR)
1. PURPOSE. This agreement establishes the procedures to be followed when an
emergency occurs at Easterwood Airport requiring CFR response.
2. PROCEDURES. When emergency CFR response is required at Easterwood Airport,
the following procedures shall be followed:
A. When the Control Tower is in operation the controllers will:
1. Activate the emergency signaling device (Klaxton) to alert
airport personnel.
2. Notify Line Service via either telephone (845-4811) or ground
control (121.7) and state the nature of the emergency.
3. In the event of a crash on or near the Airport, (Alert 3 status),
after completing steps 1 and 2, Control Tower will notify CSFD @ 911.
B. Easterwood Line Service, upon notification of an emergency:
1. Will immediately proceed to position 1 with the CFR vehicle and
contact Ground Control for further information.
2. Will determine the alert status of the emergency, either Alert 1,
2, or 3.
3. If Alert 2 or 3 status, Line Service will summons the CSFO @ 764-3700.
If an Alert 2 or 3 status, Line Service will also open the main gate
and issue a radio and directions to the Fire Department upon their
arrival on the airfield.
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If the Line Service determines that an emergency exists on the
airfield, they will advise the Control Tower of the nature of the
emergency and of any assistance needed from the Tower.
6. Notify management personnel of the nature and extent of the emergency.
When emergency medical service (ambulance) is required to meet Military
Air Evac flights or civilian Life Guard (Life Flight) flights:
1. All such requests will be coordinated through Easterwood Line Service
to avoid duplicate requests.
2. Ambulance service will be provided by CSFD.
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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR CRASH, FIRE, AND RESCUE (CFR)
D. Structural and other fires on Airport:
Ail structural or other non-aircraft related fires will be
reported to Line Service where a determination will be made
as to the extent of back-up service required.
Between the hours of 2200 to 0600 (local time), Monday thru Friday,
and 2200 to 0700 (local time) Saturday and Sunday, the College Station
Fire Department will provide CFR response for all emergencies at the
Airport. During this time, if an emergency occurs at the Airport, the
Control Tower, if in operation, or the Flight Service Station if the
Control Tower is not in operation, will notify:
1. College Station Fire Department @ 911
2. Airport Management when time and duties permit @
a. Harry Raisor 693-5261
b. Don Robinson 693-1961
c. Ira Mitchell 823-0690
Douglas~'Landua, Ch~'ef - -
Co ll ege Station~~nt
Dale Peterson, Manager
College Station ATCT
ry E/. Raison, Director of Aviation
xas A & M University
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