Chapter 3 and 4 - Communication and Fire Flashcards
Primary method of communication flight crew to cabin crew - emergency
PA - This is the Captain, cabin supervisor report to the flight deck immediately
Primary method of communication flight crew to cabin crew - abnormal
PA - This is the Captain, cabin supervisor report to the interphone
Primary method of communication flight crew to cabin crew - abnormal on ground
PA - This is the Captain, cabin crew to your stations
Primary brace signal
This is the Captain, brace brace brace
Secondary method of communication flight crew to cabin crew - emergency
FA call button three times - 3 hi chimes
Secondary method of communication flight deck to cabin crew - abnormal
FA call button 3 times - 3 hi chimes
Secondary brace signal
Flight crew cycle FSB sign three times giving three chimes in the cabin
Secondary evacuation signal
FSB sign cycle three times giving three chimes in the cabin
When is sterile flight deck - departure
Main entry door closed until FSB off
When is the no contact period - departure
Commencement of the takeoff roll to landing gear up
When is sterile flight deck - arrival
From FSB sign on for landing until FSB off after arrival
When is no contact period - arrival
Landing gear down to aircraft stops or turns off active runway
How can cabin crew gain cabin crew attention in abnormal/emergency?
Make a PA “would the cabin supervisor report to (affected area)”
Push pax call button three times
What is NITS?
Emergency/Abnormal briefing to cabin crew
Nature of emergency
Intentions
Time Remaining
Special instructions
What can special instructions include in a NITS briefing?
Visual or aural indications in the cabin Possible blocked exits Possible structural damage or fire Possible position/attitude of aircraft Ground/water conditions High surface winds Confirm who is making initial PA to pax and when
What should cabin crew do when CS is obtaining NITS briefing?
Return carts/galley equipment to stowages Obtain both EP handbooks Check toilet vacant and locked Turn cabin lights to bright Be in designated briefing area
What is the initial PA to pax if the CS had to do so?
This is the Cabin Supervisor. The Captain has advised me that we have experienced an operational problem that requires us to return to/divert to ….. (or carry out a water landing). We will be landing in approximately ____ minutes. Please return to your seats, remain seated and follow my instructions. It is essential that you do exactly as instructed.
What are the fire elements?
Fuel
Oxygen
Heat
What is a Class A fire?
Combustible solids - paper, cloth, wood, plastic
What is a Class B fire?
Flammable liquids - petrol, kerosene, lubricants, oils
What is a class C fire?
Flammable gases
What is a class D fire?
Combustible metals such as magnesium, sodium, lithium or aluminium
What is a class E fire?
Live electrical equipment
What is a class F fire?
Fire involving cooking oil or fats
What are some basic fire fighting techniques?
Remain cool and calm, act quickly and decisively
Never turn your back on a fire
Get as close as possible to the fire when discharging the extinguisher
What are some points on the use of a fire extinguisher?
Can be used on all fires
Never in a person’s face
Hold the extinguisher upright
Start at the near edge and move side to side in a sweeping motion
Start at the bottom and work upwards from side to side in a sweeping motion
If a compartment, use door as a shield. Only open the door enough to insert the nozzle
Be aware of lit particles rising and floating to spread the fire
When fighting a compartment fire, hold the extinguisher at the highest part of the door to allow agent to settle onto the fire
How can smoke inhalation be prevented?
Use PBE
Breathe through wet towels/cloths or headrest covers to filter the air and advise pax to do the same. Hold the cloth over nose and mouth
Keep as low as possible as the cleanest air is closest to the floor. Advise pax to do the same
Two crew member primary fire fighter duties
Alert second crew member Collect nearest fire fighting equipment Fight fire immediately Do not leave location of fire Monitor fire Communicate with second crew member
Communicator/assist fire fighting duties two crew
Contact flight deck using interphone giving name and station
Describe situation (smoke/fire)
Give location of fire
Describe colour and density of smoke
Collect additional fire fighting equipment
Move equipment away from the area
Move pax away from the area
Instruct pax to keep as low as possible and cover nose and mouth
Monitor primary
Follow up contact with the flight deck
Duties when fire is extinguished
Check that no reignition is possible - all burnt non electrical and embers should be thoroughly saturated
Use water from the galley, toilet, coffee, tea, non alcoholic beverages
Fire drill - cool toilet door
Collect nearest fire fighting equipment
Open door slightly using door as a shield, investigate location and source
Discharge small amount of Halon or pour non alcoholic liquid onto the affected area
Dampen area and monitor for reignition. Repeat as required
Fire drill - hot toilet door
Collect nearest fire fighting equipment
Open door slightly using door as a shield - door handle may be hot
Spray Halon into lavatory - ensure you stay low
Close door and wait one minutes for Halon to take effect
Fit PBE
Open door and check fire is out
Repeat as required, dampen area and monitor for reignition
Fire drill/immediate actions - cabin compartment/panels
Establish location and possible source of fire or smoke
Collect nearest fire fighting equipment
Call or signal nearest ABP to assist crew member to contact flight crew and monitor
Fight fire/discharge Halon
Maintain communication with ABP/flight crew
Waste bin fire immediate actions
Discharge small amount of Halon through waste bin flap
Wait 30 seconds and verify fire is extinguished
Do not pull the waste bin out to fight the fire
Dampen area and monitor for reignition. Repeat as required
Clothing fire immediate actions
Smother fire using other clothing/jacket etc
Prevent the person from moving about
Saturate with cold water or non alcoholic beverages
Administer first aid if necessary
Fire/smoke from electrical equipment immediate actions
Switch off electrical supply
Notify flight crew
Monitor for reignition and smoke has dispersed. Repeat if required
Rear cargo compartment fire - immediate actions
When notified of smoke or fire in rear cargo compartment
Obtain Halon
Insert nozzle into extinguisher connector access hole on bulkhead above cabin crew station
Discharge entire Halon contents. Wait one minute for Halon to take effect
Monitor for reignition
Rear cargo compartment fire. Secondary actions - single cabin crew
Obtain rear cargo door key, firefighting equipment and fit PBE
Using the back of your hand check for any heat source
Open door using it as a shield
Investigate location/source of fire/smoke
Discharge Halon as required
Repeat if required, dampen area and monitor for reignition
Rear cargo compartment fire. Secondary actions - two crew
Open top of the security curtain slightly by pulling the access tab and insert nozzle
Wait one minute. While waiting unlock the combination lock
Reopen curtain slightly
Establish if fire is extinguished
Douse embers with non alcoholic liquids
Lithium battery overheating - immediate actions
Remove electrical power if applicable
Ensure device is switched off
Inform flight crew
Allow adequate ventilation around the device
Monitor
If the device is in the flight deck it must be removed immediately prior to attempting to cool the device down
Lithium battery/PED fire - immediate actions
Remove electrical power if applicable
Obtain fire fighting equipment
If flames/smoke present fight the fire, spray BCF/Halon and fit PBE and protective gloves if required
Saturate the device with non alcoholic liquid to cool cells and prevent ignition of adjacent cells
Once device is cool remove gloves from the BCB, fit the gloves, place the device inside the BCB, securely fold the large flap onto the Velcro strip, secure the two side flaps onto the Velcro strip, place BCB in a standard unit and close the door, place standard unit on toilet floor and close toilet door, not allowing pax to access or use the toilet
What are post fire procedures?
Cabin crew report to the PIC
Monitor the affected area until landing
Administer first aid
If smoke is severe the flight crew may vent the cabin
When possible, keep a full extinguisher in its brackets close to the affected area should the situation flare up again
Unattended aircraft fire
Notify airport fire services
Do not open doors
If safe, close/shut any open exit doors
