F-16 6 Mar 2007 1. OPTIMUM VEHICLE POSITIONING ON RUNWAY / TAXIWAY SECTOR 2 LEVEL II STAGING SECTOR 3 ENG R 5 SECTOR 1 SECTOR 4 F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 1 of 21
2. OPTIMUM VEHICLE ASSIGNMENTS WARNING IDLH ZONE IS 75 FEET FROM SKIN OF AIRCRAFT. IF YOU ARE INSIDE THE IDLH ZONE YOU MUST WEAR AN SCBA. 2.1. THE FIRST ARRIVING MCV WILL POSITION IN SECTOR 1, APPROACHING AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE AND WILL DEPLOY INITIAL ATTACK LINE. 2.2. THE SECOND ARRIVING MCV WILL POSITION IN SECTOR 2, APPROACHING AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE AND WILL DEPLOY BACKUP LINE. 2.3. RESCUE WILL POSITION VEHICLE OFF THE LEFT WING TIP AND IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO NOT IMPEDE MCV VEHICLE MOVEMENT. 2.4. IF REQUIRED, COMMAND WILL DIRECT A TANKER TO SECTOR 1, APPROACHING AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE AND BEHIND THE MCV AND ESTABLISH RE-SUPPLY TO THE MCV IN SECTOR 1. 2.5. SPECIAL OPERATIONS WILL LEVEL II STAGE TO PROVIDE RIT SUPPORT. 2.6. COMMAND WILL POSITION IN THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS POSITION FOR COMMAND & CONTROL. 2.7. ALL OTHER RESPONDING VEHICLES WILL LEVEL II STAGE AT THE IC S DISCRETION. 3. OPTIMUM CREW ASSIGNMENTS 3.1. RESCUEMAN #3 (BACK SEATER) EQUIPMENT NEEDED: MAIN GEAR PIN, WHEEL CHOCKS, GUN PIN 3.1.1. Proceed to the rear portion of the aircraft fuselage, Sector 1, by traveling to the backside of the wing. Follow back edge of wing to fuselage. 3.1.2. Chock wheels and pin main gear. 3.1.3. Pin the gun and then signal Rescueman #1 to advance towards aircraft. 3.1.4. Activate the external canopy switch. If the canopy does not open, remain by the switch while Rescueman #1 unlocks the canopy. 3.1.5. After canopy has been raised, and Rescueman #1 has laddered the aircraft, proceed forward to foot ladder and assist with pilot removal. 3.2. RESCUEMAN #1 (CREW CHIEF) EQUIPMENT NEEDED: LADDER, 8 PICK, SEAT PIN, SPEED WRENCH 3.2.1. Get confirmation with pilot that hands are off the controls by giving and receiving crossed arm signal. 3.2.2. Upon signal that gun is SAFE, ladder the rescue side of the aircraft. 3.2.3. If the canopy does not electrically open, remove the 1/4 plug located just under the canopy. 3.2.4. Insert the 8 long 1/8 pick and unlock the canopy by pushing inward. Signal Rescueman #3 to try and raise canopy electrically again. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 2 of 21
3.2.5. If the canopy still fails to open, perform manual opening procedures: Insert the 1/4 speed wrench into the manual canopy crank located to the right of the plug removed to unlock the canopy. On F-16 A/C model aircraft (single seat) rotate handle clockwise 52 revolutions to fully open canopy. On F-16 B/D model aircraft (two seater) rotate handle clockwise 87 revolutions. 3.2.6. When canopy is open wide enough, reach in and rotate the ground safety lever up and insert pin. Signal Rescueman #2 that seat is SAFE. 3.2.7. Enter cockpit and move throttle, located on left console (fwd cockpit only on F-16 two seat models) while tilting throttle grip upward/outboard and squeezing throttle cutoff release trigger to proceed from IDLE to OFF position. (The throttle of F-16 two seat models cannot be positioned to OFF in rear cockpit.). 3.2.8. If the engine fails to shutdown, place fuel master switch, located on fuel control panel directly aft of the throttle to OFF position. 3.2.9. Place the EPU switch, forward of the fuel control panel, to OFF position. 3.2.10. Place the main power/battery switch, located forward of fuel master switch, to OFF position and then egress the pilot. 3.3. RESCUEMAN #2 (DRIVER) EQUIPMENT NEEDED: MAIN GEAR PIN, EPU PIN, LADDER, INSULATED WIRE SNIPS 3.3.1. Proceed along the backside of the wing with Rescueman #3. Proceed behind the tail hook and in front of the exhaust to the off-rescue side, go under fuselage. 3.3.2. Place ladder on the ground to the right of the external fuel tank. Proceed back along the wing back edge to the fuselage. Progress along the fuselage and pin the main gear. 3.3.3. Confirm negative EPU activation (DO NOT PIN EPU) and provide Rescueman #1 a thumbs up signal indicating negative activation and gear is pinned. 3.3.4. Following the fuselage back toward the wing back edge, retrieve ladder and position outside of danger area and wait for signal from Rescueman #1. 3.3.5. Pin the EPU ONLY after the engine is shutdown. 3.3.6. Ladder aircraft and proceed up ladder and remove pilot restraints, assist with pilot removal straddle the cockpit and lift and remove pilot towards Rescueman #1. 3.4. FIRST MCV 3.4.1. Crew chief will advance hand line towards aircraft. Assist Rescueman # 3 with pilot removal once fire is extinguished. 3.5. SECOND MCV 3.5.1. Crew Chief will advance hand line towards aircraft. Assist Rescueman #2, foot ladder and assist with pilot extraction. 3.6. TANKER 3.6.1. Crew chief will establish water re-supply to MCV in Sector 1. 3.7. SPECIAL OPERATIONS 3.7.1. Level II staged to provide Rapid Intervention support. 3.8. EMS UNIT 3.8.1. Level II staged to provide EMS support. 3.9. FOLLOW ON UNITS 3.9.1. Engine(s): If needed, will Level II stage to provide rapid re-supply with Large Diameter Hose. Foam Trailer: Brought to the scene by ramp truck or tanker and level II staged. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 3 of 21
4. HAZARDS F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 4 of 21
4.1. OXYGEN 4.1.1. Health Hazard: Oxygen rich atmospheres can be readily ignited. 4.1.2. First Aid: If liquid oxygen comes in contact with skin, flush with affected area with water; contact a physician. 4.1.3. Fire Hazard: Non-Flammable in normal concentrations. 4.1.4. Location and Amount: One 5 liter bottle located aft of fuselage. 4.2. MUNITION HAZARDS 4.2.1. Air To Air 4.2.1.1. AIM 9 Sidewinder 4.2.1.2. AIM 7 Sparrow 4.2.1.3. AIM 120 AMRAAM 4.2.2. Air To Ground 4.2.2.1. MK 83 1,000 lbs 4.2.2.2. B 43 Nuclear 4.2.2.3. MK 82 Snakeye 4.2.2.4. LAU-3/A Rocket Launcher 4.2.2.5. 500 lb Bombs 4.2.2.6. Paveway Laser Guided Bombs 4.2.2.7. AGM-78 A.R.M. 4.2.2.8. AGM-65 Maverick 4.2.3. 20 mm Gun: Located left side of fuselage behind the cockpit. 4.2.4. Chaff and Flares: Located on either side of the tail. 4.3. CANOPY EJECTION 4.3.1. Rockets: Will lift canopy up and aft of cockpit; 0 / 0 capability. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 5 of 21
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4.5. HYDRAZINE 4.5.1. Health Hazard: A highly toxic hazard; high dose may cause death or permanent injury after very short exposure to small quantities. 4.5.2. First Aid: If hydrazine comes in contact with the skin, flush the affected area with water; contact a physician. 4.5.3. Fire Hazard: Moderate; when exposed to heat, flame or oxidizing agent; will react with carbon dioxide or oxygen in the air. 4.5.4. Location and Amount: Located on the right side of fuselage behind the cockpit 6.7 gallon tank; used as fuel for the emergency power unit (EPU). 4.5.5. Exhaust Port: Located on the right side of fuselage behind the cockpit; 40% ammonia, 17% nitrogen, 15% hydrogen, 28% water. 5. SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT WARNING DO NOT USE A POWERED DRILL TO OPEN THE CANOPY! THE CANOPY MECHANISMS ARE NOT ENGINEERED FOR RAPID OPENING AND A MALFUNCTION CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FALLING CANOPY AND FAILED RESCUE! 5.1. POWER RESCUE SAW W/ CARBIDE TIPPED CUTTING BLADE 5.2. SPEED HANDLE - 1/4 IN. DRIVE SOCKET DRIVE 5.3. 1/4 IN. DRIVE APEX HOLDER W/ 9/64 INCH APEX 5.4. 2 EACH SAFETY/GUN PINS F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 8 of 21
5.5. 1/8 DIAMETER DRILL ROD AT LEAST 8 IN. 5.6. CORDLESS DRILL FIRE DRILL II WIRE CUTTERS/DIKES 6. AIRCRAFT ENTRY CAUTION ENTRY PROCEDURES VARY IF ENGINE IS RUNNING. PILOT MAYBE ACTIVE OR INCAPACITATED AND CONDITION OF AIRCRAFT IS UNCERTAIN. REFER TO EITHER NORMAL OR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. WARNING DO NOT PIN NOSE GEAR OR THE EPU UNTIL ENGINE IS SHUTDOWN! PERSONNEL IN THIS AREA ARE IN THE ENGINE INTAKE DANGER ZONE AND THE SAFETY PINS AND STREAMERS ARE CONSIDERED F.O.D. HAZARDS. 6.1. 20 MM GUN SAFETYING 6.1.1. Install safety pin in receptacle underneath the left strake, aft of canopy external switch access door and outboard of gun exit door. 6.2. NORMAL ENTRY PROCEDURES WARNING FOR AN ACTIVATED EPU THE EPU IS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO BE SAFED AFTER EPU ACTIVATION AND/OR UNTIL ENGINE IS SHUTDOWN. THE EPU CONTAINS 6.7 GALLONS OF HYDRAZINE FUEL. PERSONNEL WILL NOT APPROACH ENGINE INTAKE CLOSER THAN FIVE FEET FROM EITHER SIDE OR REAR AND MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE OF 25 FEET FROM FRONT INTAKE WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. SAFETY PINNING AN ACTIVATED EPU UNNESSARILY PLACES FIREFIGHTERS/RESCUE PERSONNEL IN IMMINENT DANGER WORKING NEAR THE ENGINE INTAKE. DISREGARDING THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO RESCUE PERSONNEL AND POSSIBLE ENGINE F.O.D. WITH THE EPU SAFETY PIN ASSEMBLY. IF CANOPY IS NOT LOCKED FROM THE INSIDE, MOVE THE EXTERNAL CANOPY SWITCH, LOCATED AT LEFT WING STRAKE AT DOOR 2105, TO THE UP POSITION TO OPEN CANOPY. 6.2.1. Use a 1/4 inch drive socket wrench or speed handle to remove unlock access plug, located left side of fuselage. 6.2.2. Use cordless drill to remove plug if stripped. 6.2.3. Insert at least a 1/8 inch diameter drill rod into crank insert opening and push inboard to unlock canopy. 6.2.4. Access door 2105, depress thumb catch and move the external canopy switch to the UP position to open canopy. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 9 of 21
6.3. MANUAL ENTRY PROCEDURES 6.3.1. Use a 1/4 inch dr. socket wrench or speed handle to remove unlock access plug, located left side of fuselage. Use cordless drill to remove plug if stripped. 6.3.2. Insert at least a 1/8 inch diameter drill rod into opening and push inboard to unlock canopy. 6.3.3. Insure that canopy unlock handle is raised to unlock position. Insert 1/4 inch dr. socket wrench or speed handle into crank insert opening mechanism located left side of fuselage aft of unlock access plug. 6.3.4. Rotate canopy opening mechanism clockwise 52 revolutions to fully open a single seat F-16A/C canopy or 87 revolutions on a two seat F-16B/D. 6.4. EMERGENCY ENTRY PROCEDURES 6.4.1. Open canopy emergency release door, located on each side of fuselage below canopy. Only one canopy release door needs to be opened to jettison the canopy. Only one thumb latch per door is installed and only one thumb latch needs to be pushed. 6.4.2. Extend jettison handle to full length (approximately 6 feet) and pull to jettison canopy. WARNING IF THE CANOPY IS RESTRAINED BY DEBRIS OR JAMMED BY CRASH DAMAGE, DO NOT JETTISON THE CANOPY. ATTEMPTED JETTISON MAY RESULT IN A PORTION OF THE CANOPY ROCKET EXHAUST ENTERING THE COCKPIT. THIS EXHAUST MAY EXPOSE THE CREWMEMBERS TO A TOXIC GAS, HEAT, AND BLAST HAZARD. FLAMES, HEAT, AND BLAST FROM THE CANOPY JETTISON ROCKET EXHAUST NOZZLES WILL EXTEND TO THE PAVEMENT AND COULD IGNITE FLAMMABLE FLUIDS AND VAPORS. 6.5. CUT IN PROCEDURES 6.5.1. Cut through the canopy transparency using a power rescue saw with carbide tipped, toothed cutting blade. On an F-16 B/D, the aft seat transparency material is thinner and easier to cut. Due to the strength of the canopy transparency, all sides of the canopy must be cut to reach the crewmember(s). Use water handline with fog stream to cool canopy during cutting. WARNING EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN DURING THE CUTTING OPERATION TO AVOID HITTING THE CANOPY JETTISON ROCKETS AND OTHER BALLISTIC COMPONENTS MOUNTED IN OR NEAR THE CANOPY FRAME. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 10 of 21
7. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN #1 7.1. INCAPACITATED PILOT OR UNMANNED COCKPIT OR EJECTED SEAT(S) WITH UNIMPEDED ENTRY TO COCKPIT 7.1.1. When canopy is open wide enough, reach in and rotate the ground safety lever up and insert pin. 7.1.2. Enter cockpit and move throttle, located on left console (fwd cockpit only on F-16 two seat models) while tilting throttle grip upward/outboard and squeezing throttle cutoff release trigger to proceed from IDLE to OFF position. (The throttle of F-16 two seat models cannot be positioned to OFF in rear cockpit.) F-16A/C ALSO HAS A FUEL MASTER SWITCH, LOCATED ON THE FUEL CONTROL PANEL JUST AFT OF THE THROTTLE AND TWO SEAT MODELS HAVE A FUEL MASTER SWITCH IN REAR COCKPIT. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 11 of 21
7.1.3. If the engine fails to shutdown, place fuel master switch, located on fuel control panel directly aft of the throttle to OFF position. 7.1.4. Place the EPU switch, forward of the fuel control panel, to OFF position. SOME F-16 S MAY HAVE THE MFSOV SAFETY WIRED OPEN. SAFETY WIRE ON THE MFSOV MUST BE CUT AND REMOVED TO ALLOW THE MFSOV TO CLOSE ELECTRICALLY WHEN THE FUEL MASTER SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE OFF POSITION. IF THE EPU FIRES DURING THE EMERGENCY GROUND G RESCUE SEQUENCE, REDUCED ELECTRIC AND HYDRAULIC DEMANDS WILL PERMIT HYDRAZINE QUANTITY TO SUPPORT APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES OF EPU OPERATION IF EPU SAFETY PIN IS NOT INSTALLED. 7.1.5. Place the main power/battery switch, located forward of fuel master switch, to OFF position. 7.1.6. Disconnect aircraft battery, located in the right main wheel well, if accessible. 7.1.7. Aircrew Extraction 7.1.7.1. Release lap belt by squeezing latch and release bar simultaneously. 7.1.7.2. Release left and right survival kit buckles by depressing PUSH TO RELEASE button on each buckle. 7.1.7.3. Release left and right shoulder harness fittings by squeezing latch and release bar simultaneously for each fitting. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 12 of 21
IF THE AIRCRAFT HAS COLLAPSED LANDING GEAR OR IS IN A GEAR UP CONFIGURATION AND IF TIME PERMITS AFTER RESCUE IS COMPLETE, DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS FROM THE FLIGHT DATA RECORDER, LOCATED ON THE LEFT UPPER PORTION OF THE SEAT (FRONT SEAT ONLY ON F- 16B AIRCRAFT.) GRASP THE LANYARDS ATTACHED TO THE CONNECTOR AND PULL SHARPLY DOWNWARD. THIS WILL PRESERVE RECORDED DATA OF THE MISHAP. THE G SUIT HOSE LOCATED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT IS DIRECTIONAL IN ITS SEPARATION AT THE DISCONNECT. PULL STRAIGHT DOWN WITH A 12 TO 70 POUND PULL FORCE. IF AN OFFSET DIRECTION IS TAKEN TO DISCONNECT HOSE FROM AIRCREW MEMBER, DISCONNECT WILL NOT OCCUR. THE SHOULDER HARNESS FITTINGS ENCOUNTERED MAY BE DIFFERENT THAN THE FITTING MENTIONED. FITTINGS MAY BE A FIRST OR SECOND GENERATION KOCH OR A FROST. 7.1.7.4. Release left and right Frost shoulder harness fittings by squeezing latch and release bar simultaneously for each fitting. 7.1.7.5. Release left and right First Generation Koch shoulder harness fittings by rotating and holding safety cover downward, then pushing thumb catch upward to release straps. 7.1.7.6. Release left and right Second Generation Koch shoulder harness fittings by lifting the safety cover, access the release bar, then rotate release bar downward to release straps. 7.1.7.7. The chest and leg straps ejector snap is released by pushing the small catch of the ejector snap hook inward to release the straps. 7.1.8. After engine shutdown, install the EPU safety pin (pin installation terminates/prevents EPU operation.) F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 13 of 21
WITHOUT WEIGHT ON WHEELS, BATTERY POWER CAN ONLY BE REMOVED BY DISCONNECTING THE SINGLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FROM THE BATTERY. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 14 of 21
8. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN #2 8.1. INCAPACITATED PILOT OR UNMANNED COCKPIT OR EJECTED SEAT(S) WITH IMPEDED ENTRY TO COCKPIT WARNING WHEN THE EPU IS OPERATING, HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC POWER WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MOVE FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES. REVIEW EXISTING DANGER AREAS TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL WORKING UNDER EXTREME EMERGENCY CONDITIONS. 8.1.1. Be aware the EPU may activate during engine shutdown. 8.1.2. Gain access to the MFSOV, located under panel 4220 at the right wing root below the flap hinge. WITHOUT WEIGHT ON WHEELS, BATTERY POWER CAN ONLY BE REMOVED BY DISCONNECTING THE SINGLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FROM THE BATTERY. IF PANEL 4220 IS NOT ACCESSIBLE, PERFORM APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT ENTRY OR EMERGENCY ENTRY PROCEDURES ON PAGES 7 8 AND THEN PROCEED TO NEXT PAGE. 8.1.3. Depress the thumb latch on panel 4220 and lower panel for access to MFSOV. 8.1.4. Disconnect the cannon plug or manually cut (with insulated dikes) the harness to MFSOV to remove electrical power. FAILURE TO REMOVE ELECTRICAL POWER WILL NOT ALLOW SHUTDOWN USING MFSOV LEVER. 8.1.5. Check for and, if installed, cut the safety wire located on MFSOV lever. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 15 of 21
WARNING BEWARE OF POSSIBLE MOVEMENT OF FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES AND/OR AIRCRAFT WHEN MFSOV LEVER IS MOVED TO THE CLOSE POSITION. AT HIGH RPM, HOLDING LEVER MAY PROVE DIFFICULT. THE DEGREE OF CLOSURE MAY BE SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE RPMS ALLOWING COCKPIT ACCESS TO THE FUEL MASTER SWITCH. 8.1.6. Push inboard; maintain forward pressure on MFSOV lever and hold. If lever can be held in CLOSE position, shutdown should occur in less than 1 minute. Shutdown time depends on engine type and power setting. CAUTION UNLESS WEIGHT IS ON WHEELS, THE EPU WILL START UP WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUTDOWN. CHOCK LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR; BEWARE OF HAZARDS AND MOVING FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES AROUND RUNNING AIRCRAFT. MANUALLY OPERATING THE MFSOV WILL BE UNDERSTOOD AS A LAST RESORT. PILOT ACTION IS REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A/C ONLY. REMAINING STEPS ARE PERFORMED BY RESCUE CREW. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 16 of 21
9. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN #3 9.1. ACTIVATED EPU PILOT ACTIVE 9.1.1. Confirm the ground safety lever is in the SAFE position and pinned. 9.1.2. Confirm EPU switch is in the off position. 9.1.3. Confirm the throttle is in the off position. 9.1.4. Confirm main power/battery switch is in the OFF position. 9.1.5. After engine has stopped, install EPU safety pin in EPU pin receptacle, located on lower right inlet skin just above access panel 2310, approximately 3.5 feet aft of engine inlet lip engaging the EPU ground safety switch. (If the EPU fires during the emergency ground rescue sequence, reduced electric and hydraulic demands will permit hydrazine quantity to support approximately 15 minutes of EPU operations if EPU safety pin is not installed.) IF CONDITIONS MAKE INSTALLATION OF THE EPU SAFETY PIN IMPOSSIBLE OR IMPRACTICAL, DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY IN RIGHT MAIN WHEEL WELL WILL PREVENT STARTUP OF EPU. 9.1.6. If the engine fails to shutdown, gain access to the MFSOV located under panel 4220 at the right wing root below the flap hinge. 9.1.7. Depress the thumb release on panel 4220 and lower panel for access to MFSOV. FAILURE TO REMOVE ELECTRICAL POWER WILL NOT ALLOW SHUTDOWN USING MFSOV LEVER. 9.1.8. Disconnect the cannon plug or manually cut (with insulated dikes) the harness to MFSOV to remove electrical power. 9.1.9. Check for and if installed, cut safety wire located on MFSOV lever. AT HIGH RPM, HOLDING MFSOV LEVER MAY PROVE DIFFICULT. THE DEGREE OF CLOSURE MAY BE SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE RPMS ALLOWING COCKPIT ACCESS TO THE FUEL MASTER SWITCH. 9.1.10. Push inboard and maintain forward pressure on MFSOV lever. If lever can be held in close position, shutdown should occur in less than 1 minute. WITHOUT WEIGHT ON WHEELS, BATTERY POWER CAN ONLY BE REMOVED BY DISCONNECTING THE SINGLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FROM THE BATTERY. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 17 of 21
10. PAS FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS DOORS OPEN SECTOR 2 LEVEL II STAGING SECTOR 3 ENG R 5 SECTOR 1 SECTOR 4 VEHICLES MUST POSITION AS CLOSE TO THE PAS DOORS AS POSSIBLE. 10.1. RESCUE CREW WILL PERFORM ENGINE SHUT-DOWN AND PILOT EGRESS. 10.2. THE CREW CHIEF OF THE FIRST ARRIVING MCV WILL ADVANCE A HANDLINE TOWARDS THE AIRCRAFT. 10.2.1. Crew Chief will dismount and advance handline toward the aircraft. 10.2.2. Crew Chief will assist Rescueman #3 with pilot removal as necessary (foot ladder, carry pilot) 10.3. THE CREW CHIEF OF THE SECOND ARRIVING MCV WILL ALSO ADVANCE A HANDLINE TOWARDS THE AIRCRAFT. 10.3.1. Crew Chief will dismount and advance handline toward the aircraft. 10.3.2. Crew Chief will assist Rescueman #2 as necessary (foot ladder). F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 18 of 21
10.4. IF REQUIRED, COMMAND WILL DIRECT A TANKER TO SECTOR 1, APPROACHING AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE AND BEHIND THE MCV AND ESTABLISH RE-SUPPLY TO THE MCV IN SECTOR 1. 10.5. THE DRIVER OF THE MCV IN SECTOR 2 WILL ESTABLISH HIS OWN RE-SUPPLY IF HYDRANT AVAILABLE. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 19 of 21
11. PAS FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS DOORS CLOSED SECTOR 2 LEVEL II STAGING SECTOR 3 ENG R 5 SECTOR 1 SECTOR 4 WARNINGG HOSELINE FROM MCV INTO PAS SIDE DOOR MUST GO AROUND POST TO PREVENT PAS DOORS FROM ROLLING OVER HOSE AS DOORS OPEN. VEHICLES MUST POSITION AS CLOSE TO THE PAS DOORS AS POSSIBLE. 11.1. THE FIRST ARRIVING MCV WILL MAKE AN APPROACH (DRIVE IN THE GRASS, FROM REAR OR FRONT OF PAS, FROM ADJACENT PAS) AS CLOSE TO THE SIDE ENTRANCE AS POSSIBLE. 11.1.1. Crew Chief and firefighter advance handline into side door of PAS. F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 20 of 21
11.1.2. Crew Chief electrically opens PAS doors and remains inside with handline fighting fire, as necessary. : If any victims are in the area, remove them through side door. 11.2. THE SECOND ARRIVING MCV WILL POSITION IN SECTOR 1 AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. 11.2.1. Crew Chief and firefighter advance handline towards the aircraft. 11.2.2. Crew Chief will assist Rescueman # 3 with pilot removal (foot ladder, carry pilot). 11.3. THE THIRD ARRIVING MCV WILL POSITION IN SECTOR 2 AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. 11.3.1. Upon opening of PAS doors, advances handline towards the aircraft. 11.3.2. Crew Chief will assist Rescueman #2 as necessary (foot ladder). 11.4. THE TANKER WILL RE-SUPPLY MCV ON THE FRONT OF THE PAS IN SECTOR 1. 11.5. RESCUE WILL PARK IN SECTOR 1 IN A MANNER WHICH WILL NOT IMPEDE MCV SET-UP. 11.6. ALL OTHER RESPONDING UNITS WILL LEVEL II STAGE AT COMMANDS DISCRETION. MANUALLY OPENING HAS DOORS CONTACT MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL THROUGH THE MOC TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED EQUIPMENT TO MANUALLY OPEN DOORS (BLOCK & CABLE, AND TUG VEHICLE). THIS AIRCRAFT PRE-FIRE PLAN (AFTO 88) FOR THE F-16 IS THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR MISAWA AB FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FLIGHT. THERE WILL BE NO DEVIATIONS FROM THIS APPROVED PROCEDURE. TROY EDWARDS, CMSgt, USAF Chief, Fire Emergency Services F-16 Aircraft Pre-Fire Plan Page 21 of 21