Immediate Evacuation Not Always Warranted, Official Suggests LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A nationwide common frequency for pilots in emergencies to communicate with airport rescue and firefighting (ARFF) personnel has paid off in more effective emergency responses. Better communications also have helped to avoid unnecessary emergency evacuations, according to a senior Australian ARFF official. "However, there is absolute need for rapid evacuation in serious situations involving fire or potential for fire," added Commander Simon Reilly of Airservices Australia. Poor radio communications…
Common Frequency Helps Coordinate Emergency Response
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