Originally Posted by captjns

F/Os in Euroland and Asia are trained to declare an emergency, accomplish an autoland, if possible, clear the runway on the high speed turnoff or stop on the runway, request the stairs ambulance, and tug. They know to start the APU, and shut down the engines. Cabin crew are trained to assist the F/O when and if appropriate.

Taxiing to the gate could be the difference between life and death if a long taxi were involved.

Captains are also trained to assess the situation as to whether or not to have medical help meet the aircraft at runway rather than wasting taxi time to the gate.

I would think US carriers would provide the same training to their first officers.