Emergency Response Planning
Plan emergency response procedures to manage incidents and accidents at the airside, terminals and landside
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Safety and Security Management
Levels
Identify emergency situations and their impact on airport and airline operations
Notify internal stakeholders of emergency situations
Conduct on-site visits to identify potential emergency situations and their impact on ground handling, airport and airline operations
Interpret topography and layouts of airports to determine possible escape routes in response to potential emergency situations
Carry out procedures to ensure mitigating measures are implemented to minimise risks and safety hazards during emergency situations
Implement emergency response plans and procedures
Activate internal and external resources to support emergency response efforts
Document emergency response plans and procedures to provide clear directions for actions
Review emergency response plans and procedures to determine potential risks and safety hazards which may hamper response efforts
Develop action plans to mitigate potential risks and safety hazards during emergency situations
Allocate sufficient resources to meet the resourcing needs in emergency response plans
Coordinate with other teams to ensure precautionary measures are taken to facilitate emergency responses
Manage disasters and emergency situations at airports
Collaborate with relevant departments, stakeholders and authorities to develop airport emergency management systems
Oversee governance in the development of emergency management systems to assure adherence to regulatory requirements
Manage the formation of an emergency response centre to coordinate emergency efforts across teams
Evaluate the emergency response plans and procedures of the organisation to anticipate future resourcing needs and areas for enhancement
Propose remedial actions to enhance projected responses during disasters and emergency situations
Drive new strategies to enhance readiness
Gauge the effectiveness of emergency management systems to establish required improvements
Innovate new strategies to strengthen emergency response plans and procedures and emergency management systems
Integrate best practices and new technologies in the development of emergency response plans and procedures and emergency management systems
Develop BCDR plans to sustain airport operations during and after disasters and emergency situations