Originally Posted by
chimbu warrior
Just declare a PAN PAN or MAYDAY and ATC will activate RFF accordingly. Why is there such a reluctance to use these terms in the US?
For an emergency, absolutely.
What about a fuel spill nearby while you’re at the gate? Or a traffic collision between aircraft ground vehicles? These are scenarios I’ve seen play out in front of me and require somewhat different terminology. Sometimes you need the ARFF for different reasons.
Good discussion - let’s keep it civil! Too easy to denigrate into trashing other countries!