5. STANDARD EMERGENCY HAND SIGNALS

5.1.  The following hand signals are established as the minimum required for emergency communication between the ARFF incident commander/ARFF firefighters and the cockpit and/or cabin crews of the incident aircraft. ARFF emergency hand signals should be given from the left front side of the aircraft for the cockpit crew.

Hand signals for emergency communication between the ARFF incident commander/ARFF firefighters and the cockpit and/or cabin crews of the incident aircraft. ARFF emergency hand signals should be given from the left front side of the aircraft for the cockpit crew.

ove right-hand in a ‘fanning’ motion from shoulder to knee, while at the same time pointing with left hand to area of fire. Night — same with wands.