NFPA (Fire) 402 PDF

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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.

Number of Pages :	64
Published :	10/01/2007