Fire and rescue services will need clearance and supervision when entering restricted areas of aerodromes. If the aerodrome is closed, or if it is a smaller aerodrome with limited security, arrangements should be made to allow fire and rescue services airside access to carry out their statutory duties without undue delay, especially to carry out immediate life-saving activities.
If personnel need to cross runways, taxiways or aprons, or access critical areas including where there are navigational aids, they should only do so with an appropriate escort from the aerodrome authority.
Local protocols should always be referred to, along with the emergency plan, for escort procedures on the aerodrome. This should include confirmation that aircraft movements have either been stopped or restricted.