Rescue and firefighting
36.—(1)  A certified operator of an aerodrome must ensure that —
(a)equipment and services for rescue and firefighting are provided at the aerodrome; and
(b)specialist rescue services and firefighting equipment commensurate with the hazard and risk are available where —
(i)the aerodrome is located close to water or swampy areas; or
(ii)a significant portion of the approach or departure operation of aircraft takes place over water or swampy areas.
(2)  The rescue and firefighting services mentioned in paragraph (1) must comply with the Aviation Specifications in respect of —
(a)the level of protection, which must be commensurate with the category of the aerodrome for rescue and firefighting; and
(b)the response time to be achieved.
(3)  A certified operator of an aerodrome must ensure that all personnel providing rescue and firefighting services for the aerodrome —
(a)are trained —
(i)to perform their duties in an efficient manner, which must include live fire drills (including drills for pressure‑fed fuel fires) that are commensurate with the types of aircraft and types of rescue and firefighting equipment in use at the aerodrome; and
(ii)in a rescue and firefighting personnel training programme for aerodromes that includes training in human performance and team coordination;
(b)are designated to be readily available to operate rescue and firefighting equipment at maximum capacity to ensure that —
(i)minimum response times can be achieved; and
(ii)an appropriate rate of discharge of the extinguishing agent is maintained; and
(c)are provided with suitable protective clothing and respiratory equipment.