FIRE

Question 1

Sidewall Panel fire! what to do? 7 steps

Answer 1

Move Pax away from affected area

Contact the FD to collect crash axe

if there are no flames, check the surface with the back of your hand

if flames are visible, discharge bcf and crack side panel with crash axe

ask ABA or other crew to assit

monitor area

keep PIC informed

Question 2

Electrical(oven fire) what to do? 7 steps

Answer 2

contact FD to turn off electrics

pop circuit breakers

move oxygen bottles away

if flames are visible, discharge BCF (spray upwards) 2-3 seconds (small area)

monitor the area

keep PIC informed

NEVER USE WATER ON ELECTRICAL FIRE

Question 3

galley waste bin fire! what to do? 4 steps

Answer 3

if flames are visible, discharge BCF then douse with water (after smothering)

monitor area (keep toilet locked)

Keep PIC notified

Question 4

Overhead locker fire! what to do? 6 steps

Answer 4

Determine which overhead locker is on fire

get up on eye level (stand on seat)

use an ABA/CC to assist

( crack the overhead, give firegloves)

insert BCF nozzle and extinguish fire

once fire is smothering, use water/non-flammable liquids to saturate area

Question 5

lithium battery (device) fire! what to do? 7 steps

Answer 5

remove the power source

relocate PAX/oxygen bottles

Extinguish Fire with the BCF

douse the device with water/non flammable liquids

do not move the device the device until fully cooled down,and put in receptable and lock away in toilet or in cart

do not treat it as class D fire

if someone gets burns, treat it as a chemical fire

monitor area

keep pic informed

Question 6

Lavatory Fire! what to do? cool to touch 7 steps

Answer 6

open the door carefully

aim BCF at the base of the fire

discharge entire BCF and close door

wait 1 minute, if fire is still present, enter the toilet and discharge 2nd BCF directly on the source

soak with water

monitor area

keep PIC informed

Question 7

Hot to touch lavatory fire! what to do?

Answer 7

same procedure however the only difference is you insert the BCF

and discharge the whole bottle

then don, fire gloves, PBE and have the 2nd BCF ready

soak area with water/ non flammable liquids

monitor area

Keep PIC informed

Question 8

Passenger clothing fire? what to do?

Answer 8

smother the clothing fire with a blanket

saturate burnt clothes with cold water or non-flammable liquids

apply first aid

inform PIC for ambulance

Never use BCF on passenger

Question 9

What is a fire?

Answer 9

oxygen
heat
fuel

Question 10

how to remove the elemets

Answer 10

oxygen- smother
heat-cool
fuel- starve

Question 11

Fire tip procdure

Answer 11

Always stay alert

ensure everyone complies with the no smoking rule

carry lavatory check every 20 min

be alert to fire signal

ensure the toilet flap is closed

Question 12

What are your firefighting equipment?

Answer 12

fire gloves

crash axe

BCF

PBE

Water

Question 13

Fire fighting management tips

Answer 13

Remain cool & calm

act quick and decisively

keep a safe distance

never turn your back on a fire

instruct pax to bend low and breath through clothes

Question 14

should you use drop down oxygen for a fire? give your reason

Answer 14

do not use as it is not effective, (does not filter the smoke)

also it allows more oxygen & adds to the progression

Question 15

What is the primary role? 4 steps

Answer 15

Establish the location

Alert another CC

collect fire-fighting equipment

fight fire with use appropriate fire drill

Question 16

What is the Communicator Role? 5 steps

Answer 16

initiate contact with FD

obtain & standby additional equipment

monitor fire & primary fire fighter

manage and oversee

follow up contact with the FD

Question 17

Communicator Role checklist (initiate contact)

Answer 17

we are going to inform the FD

Location
source
colour
density
severity
type
CC actions

Question 18

Communicator Role checklist (obtain/standby)

Answer 18

BCF
firegloves
Pbe
crash axe
water
receptable

Question 19

Communicator Role checklist (monitor fire and Primary role)

Answer 19

Fit Pbe(if necessary)

be prepared to relieve Primary role

Question 20

Communicator Role checklist
(manage the situation)

Answer 20

Move away combustable

instruct pax to bend low & breath through their clothes

clam & reassure pax

move pax away to a safe area

Question 21

Communicator Role checklist (Follow up contact to FD)

Answer 21

tell the PIC status of the situation

Damage caused to the aircraft

number of equipment used

effect on pax & crew

let the pilots know we will continue to observe the area with ABA

Question 22

What are your Post fire duties?

Answer 22

If there is a potential for for a re-ignition , ensure that the area is well surveillance

A sign ABA to monitor

Debrief with Pilot (at the end)

limit the time your communicating with the pilot, as the priority is to land

Question 23

What are the PRIORITIES in a fire situation

Answer 23

CCL

ANY damage to aircraft

administer first aid

PA made by pilot

Question 24

What fires are managed by pilots?

Answer 24

APU, Cargo, engine, FD fires

Question 25

Will CC have to assit a pilot fire?

Answer 25

yes, a device fire.

pilot will through out the device in galley for the cc to fight.

Question 26

Usage of BCF OPEN AREA?

Answer 26

use the entire BCF contents

Question 27

Usage of BCF SMALL AREA?

Answer 27

use 3-5 seconds of BCF

Question 28

toilet fire precautions

Answer 28

if not hot, you can have a peak

if its hot, grab your equipment before entering

Question 29

Effects on smoke for pax and crew?

Answer 29

inhalation of smoke, and carbon dioxide and fumes can lead to death