Hi BryanI've noticed that during the preflight tests the FO does not give any warning before carrying out a fire test. When you have an engine running like the APU, in a multi crew flight deck, its nice to know the fire bell is only a test and not a real fire warning. We used to say "Noises" or "Fire Test" in my RW flying daysGlen

Hi Glen,That's airline specific I'm afraid. We sticking pretty close to the Boeing SOPs.Cheers,

OK thanks Bryan - I'm really surprised that its not a Boeing SOP as with a multi crew flight deck its common sense to warn your colleagues if your going to activate the fire warning.I'm sure Mr Boeing knows best :(