Originally Posted by
Musician
Because EMAS needs to support the fire engines, it would probably support the low ground pressure of an aircraft sliding on its fuselage.
I'm not so sure about the "
needs to support the fire engines" part
Originally Posted by FAA AC 150/5220-22B
The EMAS must be designed to enable safe ingress and egress as well as movement of ARFF equipment (not necessarily without damage to the EMAS) operating during an emergency.
ARFF vehicles so equipped should be shifted into all-wheeldrive prior to entering and maneuvering upon an EMAS.