Originally Posted by
PerfInit
This is a perfect example of why all flight departments should perform a risk assessment on PED's (including EFB's) and how to mitigate the risks associated with Lithium-Polymer Battery fires. Many flight departments now carry Kevlar "Burn Bags" , Hot Gloves and extra water to douse the device. Halon only works temporarily!
Technically you need a Class D Extinguisher for an Li-Battery Fire, but like already stated a small PED Li-Fire can be overpowered by enough water.
I haven't seen a Class D on an A/C.
Btw, Halon only is rated for B &C Class fires.
Redthread's B-Annual Safety/Fire Response Training has the Crew Members assigned to First Class hold a champagne bucket (filled with water) and hopes the FO has a good aim.
Btw: All Ya'll probably have still at the bottom of your In Box or Spam Folder.
http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviat...FO09013SUP.pdf
And transferring a burning item into a Burn Bag is not recommended by the all mighty F-A-A