Question #43:

Why is there a lot of emergency equipment on board?

Answer:

Aircraft carry extensive emergency equipment to prepare for a wide range of contingencies, from fire and decompression to ditching and medical emergencies. This includes fire extinguishers, portable oxygen masks, life rafts, life vests, first aid kits, and emergency locator transmitters. All of this equipment can help search and rescue services locate the aircraft more quickly and help passengers and crew survive as long as possible after a distress event.