Two excellent post by Zlin and Westwind
Zlin, further to what you have said, would you still not advocate having another look at just how small training airfields are licenced, rather than remaining with the status quo?
Wouldn't a relaxation of the licencing requirements be acceptable if there was at least 2 members of staff present at all times, with a limited amount of firefighting media and tools? Rather than requiring a suitable fire engine (which are hard to source and very expensive...and often crap), have instead a 4x4 pick up (cheap load carrier, a reliable second hand one will be more affordable).
Westwind,
There was fire equipment available, but the fire truck wouldn't start.
Can I assume the airfield was licenced?
And therefore, in this case the licencing system has failed?
There might be an argument here for a tougher licencing regime,
or as I propose (& I think Westy and juggernaut agree with) a more relaxed one that is more achievable and affective.
Finally, Zlin, do you think twice about flying into unlicenced strips with no fire cover at all?