FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - FIRE EQUIP

Question 1

What is the average duration of a Fire Extinguisher?

Answer 1

10 - 15 seconds

Question 2

Location?

Answer 2

1x FD behind Cap
1x GEEC
1x Overhead comp above 11/12 CD seats
2x ROSB

Question 3

Pre-Flight Check?

Answer 3

Cabin Only
Secure in brackets
Safety Wire and Pin intact, IF NOT inform PIC and Cabin Log.

Question 4

How do you operate it?

Answer 4

1. Remove from bracket
2. Pull pin
3. Stand 1 meter from base of fire
4. Direct nozzle at base of fire, keep bottle upright and squeeze handles together
   * Will extinguish all types of fire
   * 10-15 seconds (lasts)

Question 5

Within 1 meter of each Fire Extinguisher, what will you find?

Answer 5

PBE - Protective Breathing Equipament

Question 6

Where are the Fire Gloves located?

Answer 6

In the Rear Emergency Equipment Cupboard

Question 7

Fire Gloves Pre-Flight Check?

Answer 7

1x Stowed in correct location, IF NOT, report to PIC and Cabin Log.

Question 8

Fire Blanket Location? Pre-Flight Check?

Answer 8

1x Rear Emergency Equipment Cupboard
Stowage in correct location, IF NOT inform Capt and Cabin Log.

Question 9

How would you use the Fire Blanket?

Answer 9

Pull apart dome at bottom of pouch. Unfold and depending on situation use it to smother, cover or wrap.

Question 10

What is the Emergency Water Used for?
Pre-Flight Check?

Answer 10

PED fires that require cooling before being able to submerge the device.
5x 1.5 L bottles stowed under 12CD