Security Stuph
NOTAMs
Old Man Winter
ARFF, ARFF
And Even More Acronyms
400

This is the maximum number of people that one individual with an "EP" endorsement on their SIDA badge can escort within the SIDA

What is 5?

400

If a surface is closed, this is not reported in a NOTAM for that surface

What are field conditions (FICON)?

400

The operational standard for snow removal on primary commercial airport movement areas is known as this condition.

What is no worse than wet?

400

Aircraft length and this criterion are used to determine ARFF index

What are average daily departures?

400

FOD

Foreign Object Debris
800

If an unexpired SIDA badge is lost or not returned, it is added to this list.

What is the STOP list?

800

Though they are used in evaluating runway pavement conditions, these friction measurements are not reported in a NOTAM

What are Mu readings?

800

Under ยง 139.313, these three contaminants must be promptly removed or controlled on each movement area.

What is snow, ice, and slush?

800

This is the lowest level ARFF Index

What is Index A?

800

ATIS

What is the Automatic Terminal Information Service ?

1000

This is the process for taking remedial action against SIDA badge holders that are involved in a Security Violation.

What is the Breach Of Rules (BOR) program?

1000

This contaminant is being referred to when a "Slippery When Wet" NOTAM is issued.

What is rubber?

1000

This is the area of the airfield that is the primary focus of snow removal during a storm.

What is the Priority One Area?

1000

All other required ARFF vehicles must arrive at the midpoint of the farthest runway and deploy agents within this many minutes after the initial alarm.


What is 4 minutes?

1000

FBO

Fixed Base Operator?

1600

This is required if you observe an individual within the SIDA who isn't displaying approved access media on their outermost garment between their neck and waist.

What is a challenge (Challenge Procedures)?

1600

When a PIREP braking action report of "NIL" is received, the Airport Ops staff must take this action.

What is the runway reported with nil braking action must be closed until the nil condition no longer exists?


1600

This is the primary location for aircraft deicing at SWF

What is the Terminal Ramp?

1600

This is the primary responsibility during an ARFF response to an aircraft incident.

What is Prioritize evacuating occupants, assisting with escape routes, and entering the aircraft or wreckage to extricate trapped individuals?

1600

GSE

Ground Service (Support) Equipment?

2000

TSA classifies SWF as this level of Aviation Security category airport?

What is CAT 3 (category 3)?

2000

If the NOTAM Manager system is unavailable, this is an alternate method of issuing NOTAMS

What is calling a Flight Service Station?

2000

This is the maximum height permitted for snow bank heights at the edge of the pavement on SWF taxiways and runways.

What is 6 inches?

2000

This is the period of time allowed for the ARFF Index to be restored after a downgrade before arriving commercial aircraft must be restricted to the lower ARFF index 

What 48 Hours?

2000

Daily Double: SRE

Snow Removal Equipment?