Fume Event Emergency Kit
Your AFA Safety Team is committed to keeping you informed and prepared. Here’s some important information about Toxic Fume Events that every flight attendant should have in their flight bag.
AFA International Staff Representatives, in collaboration with AFA’s Air Safety, Health, & Security Department, have compiled multiple tools to help flight attendants recognize and respond to fumes onboard. These valuable resources ensure you're equipped to handle these situations effectively.
AFA-CWA has provided a practical advice document for flight attendants to use if they experience a fume event. This resource offers clear steps to follow, ensuring you're prepared to respond effectively and prioritize safety in such situations.
Fume Documents & Resources
Click on the images below to find valuable resources and information.
Info for You & Your Doctor
Are you sick or feeling sick from fumes on board? Here is what you need to know and what your medical team needs to know.
ER Guide for Doctors
A quick reference guide for health care providers written by the FAA. Remember Doctors treat symptoms and attend medical school. Do NOT tell them how to treat you.
Medical Treatment
Fume test guidelines for doctors in English AND Spanish.
Cabin Air Safety Checklist
AFA-CWA has compiled a cabin air safety checklist that is to be completed by flight attendants on board and reported to the flight deck.
Turbonycoil 600 OIL (SDS)
Current oil utilized by Spirit Airlines on our fleet is the Turbonycoil 600 Jet Oil. See the M(SDS) sheet for additional information.
Hy Jet V Hydraulic (SDS)
This material has been determined to be hazardous according to regulatory guidelines. See the M(SDS) sheet for additional information on the hydraulic fluid Spirit Airlines uses.
Additional Resources: What Oil
Use this document to find out which airline uses which oil.
Further Education
Please review the Workplace Hazards Involving Toxic Fumes document to further educate yourself about what toxic fume events are, how to repsond to toxic fume events, the roles pilots have during events, and what AFA-CWA has been doing.