Fire fighting for flight attendants
A firefighter course for flight attendants is a specialized, mandatory, and hands-on safety training that teaches cabin crew how to detect, manage, and extinguish fires on board an aircraft. It combines theoretical knowledge with simulations in smoke-filled environments, focusing on using extinguishers, PBE (Protective Breathing Equipment), and handling emergency scenarios in galleys, lavatories, or seats. * Key Components of the Course: - Practical Firefighting (Real Fire Training): Trainees fight actual, controlled fires in training mock-ups, such as in ovens, overhead bins, or lavatories. - Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE): Training in quickly donning and using emergency smoke hoods to breathe while fighting fires. - Fire Classification & Extinguishers: Learning to identify types of fires (Class A, B, C) and selecting the appropriate fire extinguisher (Halon, water, etc.). - Search & Rescue: Techniques for locating hidden fires, managing smoke-filled cabins, and communicating with the flight deck. - Prevention & Reporting: Understanding how to identify potential fire hazards before they start and reporting procedures. * This training is part of the broader Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP), ensuring crew members can act instantly and effectively to protect passengers.