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ARFF Emergency Hand Signals

Chapter 6 · Section 5. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Communications

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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