Chapter 25: Interruption or Change to Level of Operational Service and Contingency Plans

Section 25.1: General

25.1.1 Standard: Change to Level of Operational Service

25.1.1.1 Any proposed change to the level of service provision of ARFFS as defined in Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 18 and 20 of this MOS must be approved by CASA before publication in ERSA.

25.1.2 Service Failure

25.1.2.1 A procedure must be in place to minimise the impact of any interruption to the level of operational service.

25.1.2.2 A procedure must be in place to report and rectify any failure which results in a loss of level of service as detailed in this Manual.

25.1.2.3 These contingency procedures must prescribe detailed requirements for operational staff in the event of any interruption to the level of service provision.

25.1.2.4 The process will ensure that all affected and interested parties are promptly notified of the interruption to the operational service and its consequences. The notification process will address both internal and external industry needs.

25.1.3 Reporting Action

25.1.3.1 If there is a need to temporarily reduce the category of the ARFFS provision due to an unforeseen circumstance affecting impending aircraft movements, all affected parties shall be notified immediately by NOTAM.

25.1.3.2 NOTAM action is not necessary for temporary reductions in ARFFS provisions, provided that the type of aircraft movement planned for the aerodrome during the temporary reduction does not exceed the reduced category. In these circumstances ARFFS is to advise ATC of the details of the reduction by direct recorded line.

25.1.3.3 Procedures for the re-establishment of normal service must ensure the safe and orderly transition to full operational service for parties affected.