NTSB Recommends Direct Radio Communication Procedures for Hawaii Airport Emergencies
The National Transportation Safety Board urges the Department of Defense to establish direct radio links between Hickam Air Force Base vehicles and state transportation authorities.
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a recommendation directed at the Department of Defense. This directive, identified by the reference number A-90-063 and associated with case DCA89MA027, calls for the development of specific operational procedures. These procedures are intended to facilitate direct radio communication between aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles operated by Hickam Air Force Base and the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation. The primary objective is to ensure effective coordination when responding to airport emergencies at Honolulu International Airport. By establishing this direct line of communication, the NTSB aims to improve the efficiency and safety of emergency response efforts in this specific geographic location. The recommendation highlights the need for cooperation between federal military assets and state transportation agencies to address potential communication gaps during critical incidents.
Original regulatory source: https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/sr-details/A-90-063