Fire and smoke training

References: (all are available on EASA website)
Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 Aircrew as amended by Regulation (EU) No 290/2012.
Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 Air Operations.
ED Decision 2014/017/R containing AMC and GM to the rules.

NOTE: The requirements on fire and smoke training are extensive in text, therefore to have a better view and understanding, this FAQ should be read together with the rule text. The relevant rule reference is included in each line (type of training) below. 

1. Initial training:

• CC.TRA.220 Initial training course and examination
• Appendix 1 to Part-CC Initial training course and examination / Training programme;
  Point 8 on Fire and Smoke training
  Reference: Regulation (EU) No 290/2012, Annex V Part-CC.

2. Aircraft type training:

• ORO.CC.125 Aircraft type specific and operator conversion training
  Reference: Regulation (EU) No 965/2012
• AMC1 ORO.CC.125(c) and AMC1 ORO.CC.125(d) containing a training programme for aircraft type specific training and operator conversion training respectively
  Reference: ED Decision 2014/017/R

3. Recurrent training:

• ORO.CC.140 Recurrent training
  Reference: Regulation (EU) No 965/2012
• AMC1 ORO.CC.140 Recurrent training
  Reference: ED Decision 2014/017/R

4. Refresher training:

• ORO.CC.145 Refresher training
  Reference: Regulation (EU) No 965/2012

Reference: Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 Aircrew as amended by Regulation (EU) No 290/2012, see Annex V ‘Part-CC’ and Appendix I to Part-CC.

Each applicant for a Cabin Crew Attestation shall undergo the Initial training and examination specified in the above referenced regulation. Please, refer to the point 8. Fire and smoke training, which shall cover the following elements:
8.1. emphasis on the responsibility of cabin crew to deal promptly with emergencies involving fire and smoke and, in particular, emphasis on the importance of identifying the actual source of the fire; 
8.2. the importance of informing the flight crew immediately, as well as the specific actions necessary for coordination and assistance, when fire or smoke is discovered; 
8.3. the necessity for frequent checking of potential fire-risk areas including toilets, and the associated smoke detectors; 
8.4. the classification of fires and the appropriate type of extinguishing agents and procedures for particular fire situations; 
8.5. the techniques of application of extinguishing agents, the consequences of misapplication, and of use in a confined space including practical training in fire-fighting and in the donning and use of smoke protection equipment used in aviation; and 
8.6. the general procedures of ground-based emergency services at aerodromes.