AIM
AIM 6-5-3
ARFF Emergency Hand Signals
In the event that electronic communications cannot be maintained between the ARFF IC and the flight crew, standard emergency hand signals as depicted in
FIG 6-5-1
through
FIG 6-5-3
should be used. These hand signals should be known and understood by all cockpit and cabin aircrew, and all ARFF firefighters.
FIG 6-5-1
Recommend Evacuation
FIG 6-5-2
Recommend Stop
FIG 6-5-3
Emergency Contained
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