After completion of this course the student will know:

• How to deal with emergencies involving fire and smoke;
• The importance of identifying the actual source of fire and inform the flight crew immediately;
• How to co-ordinate and assist when fire or smoke is discovered;
• The necessity for frequent checking of potential fire-risk areas including toilets and the associated smoke detectors;
• The different types of fire classes and procedures for fire situations;
• The appropriate type of extinguishing agents and the techniques of application;
• The general procedures of ground based  emergency services at aerodromes;
• How to don PBE.