Who must assure emergency vehicles has radio capability on Ground Control frequency or are escorted to/from accident scene?

• A. ATC Supervisor
• B. Emergency Services
• C. Airport Management
• D. Fire Chief

Answer: (C)

The event hinges on who has the responsibility for coordinating access to the airfield and ensuring proper radio communications for emergency responders. On the ground, Ground Control handles taxiing and movement area operations, so any emergency vehicles that need to operate on that frequency must be equipped to communicate with Ground Control, or be escorted by an approved authority when access is granted.

Airport Management (airport operations) is the part of the organization that sets and enforces the procedures for airfield access, communication interoperability, and coordination with air traffic control during incidents. They ensure that emergency vehicles either have radio capability on the Ground Control frequency or are escorted in and out of the accident scene to maintain safety and orderly movement on the movement area. This role centralizes the operational policies and liaison with ATC needed during emergencies.

The other roles—ATC supervisors, emergency services, and the fire chief—play crucial hands-on roles in the incident, but the policy and provisioning for radio capability and escorted access on the airfield fall under airport management’s responsibilities.