On line survey seeks specialists views on aircraft cabin
fires
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched an on-line
survey to gain the views of cabin crew, flight crew, trainers and
other interested parties on the current training practises and
standards involved in dealing with in-flight fires.
The survey will help inform an evaluation of current fire
training practices and standards for cabin crew that has been
commissioned by the CAA. The study is entitled: ‘Training Needs
Analysis for Cabin Crew Fire Training’ and will be carried out by
RGW Cherry & Associates Ltd.
Janice Fisher, Head of the CAA Cabin Safety Office said: "An
in-flight fire is one of the most serious threats to the safety of
an aircraft. Cabin crew are both the first and last line of defence
in such an event and it is important to ensure that their training
enables them to deal effectively with an in-flight fire.
"Cabin crews receive extensive training on emergency
procedures, including dealing with fires, but a number of training
issues have emerged in recent years that have led us to
commission the study."
The work will evaluate current and possible future issues and
identify potential improvements in existing fire training to ensure
that crews have the most appropriate skills to deal with the threat
of fire.
Janice Fisher added: "The on-line survey is crucial to the
analysis and is a valuable opportunity for those who are involved
in this subject to comment on fire training and contribute ideas
for improvement."
The survey, which asks for no personal data, can be completed
through the following link:
http://www.rgwcherry.co.uk/caa_survey.html
For further media information please contact Jonathan Nicholson
on 0207 453 6027.
Notes to Editors:
GRW Cherry & Associates Ltd is a consultancy company formed
from widely experienced Aeronautical Engineers. Established in
1992, the company has built an excellent reputation with the
quality of work delivered to airworthiness authorities, academic
bodies, aircraft manufacturers and equipment suppliers.
