Emergency duties must be familiarized before sailing for all crew members. Passenger musters required within 24 hours of 24+ hour stays. New passengers must receive briefing before sailing
Aircraft fire is one of the most hazardous situations for flight crews. Crew has approximately 17 minutes to get aircraft on ground. Once established, it's unlikely crew can extinguish the fire
EU wildfires increased 60% in 2024, with 10% above 2006-2023 average burned area. Nearly 20% of EU assistance requests were for wildfires between 2007-2024. Climate change is expected to further increase fire risk
Use PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Evacuate everyone first, then call emergency services. Position yourself with back toward closest exit
Firefighters must prioritize RECEO VS tactics based on size-up and call presentation. Coordinated fire attack is critical for success. Tactics can be delivered individually or together based on resources
Drills must simulate actual emergencies. Crew must participate in monthly abandon ship and fire drills. Drills must occur within 24 hours of port departure if 25% crew absent. New ships and crew members must complete drills before sailing