Well said FC.
I also think ATC, aerodrome operators and emergency services should get together to provide a more comensurate response to these incidents. If the Easy yesterday had no other problem than a PAN (in accordance with low fuel states detailed above), it seems a tragic waste that a life was lost because an emergency vehicle was speeding to assist. Was external attendance required? How much notice did they get when the aircraft routed SS to GP at 230kts?
It reminds me of an incident at Edinburgh a few years ago. Tornado aborts take off due bird strike. Controller calls an AGI due hot brakes. A fleet of 8 fire engines and 20 ambulances turn up. For a crew of 2.
