About Airservices Australia
Airservices Australia is an Australian government organisation providing Air Navigation Services (ANS) nationwide and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) at 27 designated major airports.
In Victoria, Airservices Australia provides Air Traffic Control services at Melbourne, Avalon, Essendon and Moorabbin airports and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services at Melbourne and Avalon airports during designated hours.
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- All airspace above all of Victoria is managed by Airservices Australia from its Operations Centre at Melbourne airport, except for aviation Restricted Areas which are managed by other agencies e.g. Defence. The degree of normal service available varies – depending on the aircraft, the location, and the circumstances.
- Licensed airports and their Aerodrome Emergency Plans are the responsibility of the airport owner.
- If aviation Search and Rescue assistance is (or may be) required, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) operated by AMSA must be notified.
- The Australian Defence Force (RAAF) is responsible for handling emergencies connected with Defence aircraft and state aircraft of a foreign country (e.g. visiting Presidents, Prime Ministers, etc.). First response rests with the handling agency (e.g. Airservices Australia Air Traffic Control) at the instance of the occurrence and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFFS) at designated airports.
Mitigation
For mitigation activities, refer directly to the agency for further information.
Response (including Relief)
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Control agency for aircraft inflight emergencies and rescue and firefighting at designated airports |
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Provide ARFFS at Melbourne and Avalon Airports inclusive of:
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Subject to its regulatory obligations, Airservices Australia may provide assistance to state agencies in other emergencies that cause or threaten to cause death or injury to persons, damage to property, harm to the environment and disruption to essential services, including: |
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3.2, 14.2 |
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3.2, 16.1, 16.7 |
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Recovery
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Airservices works with DoT (as lead Government liaison) to deliver the recovery activities including:
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Assurance and Learning
For assurance and learning activities, refer directly to the agency for further information.