3. FIRE & SMOKE

Question 1

FIRE PREVENTION

Answer 1

GALLEY-galley electrical panels- no fault indications and tripped circuit breakers

LAVATORY-disposal containers and smoke detectors - not blocked with paper/debris/waste build up

PASSENGER CABIN-unusual odors (called fumes-e.g. burnt oil like smell, passengers smoking cigarettes

Question 2

BCF/HALON

Answer 2

is a liquefied gas that extinguishes the fire by chemically interrupting a fire’s combustion chain, as opposed to physically smothering the fire. Halon accomplishes flame retardation by enclosing oxygen molecules.

Question 3

HAFEX

Answer 3

Halon Alternative Fire Extinguisher
Small light, fire extinguisher, effective in fighting fires
Halogen free

Question 4

PBE (Protective Breathing Equipment)

Answer 4

Smoke Hoods protect the user’s eyes and respiratory system against heat, smoke, and/or toxic gases. It can as well provide supplemental oxygen in case of decompression.

Question 5

Fireproof /Protective gloves

Answer 5

They are made of heat resistant material, during fire-fighting to protect hands, remove hot (not burning) material or burnt debris in order to get to the source of the fire.

Question 6

FIRE TRIANGLE

Answer 6

REMOVING ONE OF THESE THREE ELEMENTS WILL EXTINGUISH THE FIRE
-heat
-oxygen
-fuel

Question 7

Class A

Answer 7

Ordinary combustibles
Wood ,paper ,cloth

Question 8

Class B

Answer 8

Flammable liquids
Grease oil, paint ,solvent

Question 9

Class C

Answer 9

Live electrical equipment
Electrical panel,monitor ,wiring

Question 10

GENERAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURE

Answer 10

-Alert other Cabin Attendant for assistance and to bring protective and additional equipment

-Check for heat - use the back side of the hand
-Locate and attack fire immediately
—Fight fire aggressively

-Commander must be Informed

Question 11

CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Answer 11

Are automatic electrical switches which protect an electrical circuit from damage in case of an electrical overload/over-heating. They basically interrupt the current flow by for example tripping out of the normal position.
Found in flight deck and galleys

Do not re-engage it and inform Commander immediately.

Question 12

SMOKE

Answer 12

Smoke and hot gases will rise vertically until they strike a roof or ceiling, then they will spread sideways. This is called mushrooming. Due to limited height within an aircraft fuselage this effect takes place quickly.
The type and color of smoke can sometimes give an indication as to the material involved in the fire, e.g. rubber and plastic give off a large volume of thick, black smoke.
Mouse outline
Breathing through wet towels will effectively reduce the ingestion of toxic gases.

Question 13

FUMES

Answer 13

Are particles made of vapor, dust or smoke
Fumes are very fine solid particles suspended in the air, which are Toxic

oily, sweet smell

Question 14

RESCUE AND FIRE-FIGHTING SERVICES (RFFS)

Answer 14

This special category of fire-fighting involves incident response, hazard mitigation, fire-fighting and saving human lives, evacuation and possible rescue of passengers and crew of an aircraft involved in an aerodrome ground emergency.

Response time must not exceed three (3) minutes