INFLIGHT FIRE AND SMOKE


An aircraft fire at altitude is one of the most dangerous, life threatening emergencies a crew may ever face. There is no fire department or other emergency service able to respond and save the day. It is critical for the crew to be trained, practiced and ready to respond when faced with inflight smoke or fire.


What you need to know: • The science of fire


• Distinction between the 4 classes of fire


• Sources of fire in aviation


• Special situations, Lithium battery fires


• Know your equipment; which extinguisher is best


• Smoke vs Fire, How to isolate and attack a fire


• Protective gear understanding PBEs and smokehoods

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