Fire and Smoke Training

The goal of this training is to enable crew members to immediately recognize on-board fire or smoke and rapidly gain awareness of situational dynamics, initiate communication with the flight crew and/or take necessary measures to deal with the situation.

At the end of the course student will be able to:

• Explain how to deal promptly with emergencies involving fire and smoke;
• Distinguish the importance of identifying the actual source of fire and inform the flight crew immediately;
• Apply specific actions necessary for co-ordination and assistance, when fire or smoke is discovered;
• Explain the necessity for frequent checking of potential fire-risk areas including toilets and the associated smoke detectors;
• Describe the classification of fires and the appropriate type of extinguishing agents and procedures for particular fire situations;
• Demonstrate the techniques of application of extinguishing agents, the consequences of misapplication, and of use in confined space;
• List the general procedures of ground based emergency services at aerodromes.
• Each student will undergo practical training in fire-fighting and handling of fire fighting equipment and practically done Protective Breathing Equipment.