Fire and Smoke Course for Instructors
It is vital that this critical part of training is covered effectively – Plane Training conducts a 2-day course especially for safety instructors to expand their knowledge and gain valuable techniques to use in both the classroom and during the practical training sessions.
DAY 1
Introduction and Housekeeping
Dramatic Ways to Teach Crews the Seriousness of Fire
Review of Recent In-flight Fire Incidents
Cabin Fire Prevention
Analysis of an In-flight Fire
Toxic Gases and Flashover/Back draught
The Triangle of Fire
Classification of Fire
On Board Fire Fighting Apparatus:
- Smoke hoods
- Fire Axe
- Fire Extinguishers
- Protective Gloves and Clothing
Fire Fighting Procedures
Videos to be shown:
- Bradford City Fire Disaster
- In Flight Fire Fighting (New approved version filmed on board Virgin Atlantic)
- Drager Smoke hood (latest version)
DAY 2
Fire Fighting Techniques and Precautions
- Toilet Fires
- Concealed Fires
- Under floor Fires
- Oven Fires
- Gash Bag Fires
- Overhead Stowage Fires
- External Fires
- Seat Fire
Emergency Landing with Internal Fire/Cabin Evacuation/Role of the Fire Services
Travel to practical facility
Practical Training
Course close