Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01173:reg:2:p23
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01173
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 23/39)
Character Range: 381164–384285

for a cabin crew member must include training on the importance of effective communication and coordination:
 (a) between crew members; and
 (b) between cabin crew members and other parties (such as passengers, dispatchers and other external agencies)
in normal, abnormal and emergency situations.
 (2) The training must cover:
 (a) communication techniques and the use of common language and terminology; and
 (b) the importance of pre-flight briefings and communicating necessary safety information during the briefing (between the crew, or the operator and the crew); and
 (c) the importance of coordination between cabin crew and flight crew for operational safety when applying procedures, particularly in abnormal and emergency situations.

13.17  Cabin crew—fire and smoke: initial training
 (1) Initial training for a cabin crew member must include training in fire and smoke detection and suppression, including training in:
 (a) the importance of:
 (i) frequently checking potential fire-risk areas including the toilets and any associated smoke detectors; and
 (ii) dealing promptly with emergencies involving fire and smoke; and
 (iii) correctly identifying the source of the fire; and
 (iv) informing the flight crew as soon as practicable; and
 (v) taking specific actions necessary for coordination and assistance when fire or smoke is discovered;
 (b) the classification of fires and the appropriate type of extinguishing agents for each classified type of fire;
 (c) firefighting techniques for particular fire situations, including techniques for the application of extinguishing agents;
 (d) the consequences of misapplication of extinguishing agents and of using extinguishing agents in a confined space;
 (e) the effects of smoke in an enclosed area;
 (f) the visual restrictions associated with using smoke protection equipment relevant to aviation;
 (g) the procedures of ground-based emergency services relevant to general fire and smoke emergency procedures for cabin crew.
 (2) On and after 2 December 2023, the training must also include practical training in firefighting that covers:
 (a) extinguishing a fire; and
 (b) using the firefighting equipment, specified for the purpose in the operator's exposition, in a smoke-filled (or simulated smoke-filled) environment.
Note 1: The practical training mentioned in paragraph (2)(a) is a live firefighting exercise and therefore must meet the requirements in subsections 13.09(2) and (3).
Note 2: The practical training mentioned in paragraph (2)(b) must meet the requirements in subsection 13.09(1).
Note 3: Subsection (2) does not require the firefighting equipment to be specific to a particular aeroplane type, since the requirement to use aeroplane‑specific type equipment is covered by conversion training and the 3‑yearly training requirements.

13.18  Cabin crew—general-survival training
 (1) Initial training for a cabin crew member must include training in survival methods on land and water appropriate to the operator's areas of operation.
 (2) The training must include practical training using survival equipment determined by the