Response to Urgency or Distress Call
Dear Atc Colleagues,
During my last simulator assessment I was asked to explain the difference with which ATC will react to an Urgency or Distress call and much to my embarrassment I could not remember! It was then explained to me that for an Urgency call only the fire services at the airport will be put on standby and for a Distress the local area fire/police etc will be called out. I am sure that my explanation is very simplistic but any clarification on this and any references to any pertinent documents would be greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Office Pest