Yes, there did seem to be a large response by the emergency services, maybe disproportionate to the size of the aircraft, but that wasn't a matter over which I had much control.
Absolutely. The Fire Services normally receive the first calls from the general public who are well known for making mistakes. How are they to know what is really involved in the heat of the moment?
It is therefore SOP to respond to an aircraft incident with a preset number of appliances. Any surplus ones can then return, if not required. Far safer all round.
Nothing changes....
regsaero...perhaps you now see the point...