Laptop fire scenario
Objective
The objective is to adequately assess the situation and neutralize the fire in a team approach with an Attacker (A), Buddy (B) and Communicator (C).
Simulated circumstances
This scenario simulates the thermal-runaway of a laptop computer on a tray table during flight in day-light conditions.
Preparation
Required for this training exercise are:
- Laptop on the tray table
- 2 filled fire extinguishers
- Water-filled coffee can
- 2 PBE’s (Protective Breathing Equipment)
- 2 pair of gloves
- 1 PED containment bag
Attention points
- Check if Buddy is standby with water-filled coffee can
- Check if glowing spot is cooled down properly
- Check if Buddy is standby with second fire extinguisher
- Check if laptop is removed (only when safe!) and stowed in a containment bag
