Fire Safety

Question 1

What are the contents of a FCB?

Answer 1

2 removable pads
1 fire blanket
Pair of goggles
1 face mask
Pair of gloves

Question 2

3 ingredients of fire ?

Answer 2

Heat
Oxygen
Fuel

Question 3

What are the 5 classes of fire?

Answer 3

A-solids
B-liquids
C-gases
D-metal
E-electrical

Question 4

What is a flashover ?

Answer 4

The sudden transfer of heat from a localised area to a more widespread fire

Question 5

If you notice smoke or flames from an electrical item, what should you try and do first ?

Answer 5

Pull through CB (circuit breaker) for that area/item. If how ever the smoke/fire is coming from a seat, then all power needs to be cut

Question 6

What do you do if a CB trips out?

Answer 6

Notify the captain. Do NOT reset without the captains permission

Question 7

How long must you wait to reset the CB trip after it has tripped out ?

Answer 7

90 seconds

Question 8

Who is authorised to pull and rest the CB for resetting purposes when it trips out ?

Answer 8

The FSM after consultation from the Flight Crew & engineering

Question 9

What are the 4 firefighting objectives of the cabin crew ?

Answer 9

1-To extinguish the fire without delay
2-To communicate effectively both with the flight crew and cabin crew
3-To ensure the incident is dealt with quickly and efficiently with minimum effect on passengers
4- the continued safe operation of the flight

Question 10

What are the 3 roles when a fire is discovered ?

Answer 10

Firefighter - person who discovers the fire
Communicator - Notify coordinator (usually the FSM) and flight crew immediately
Coordinator- Remove and control passengers. Obtain back your equipment for the firefighter

Question 11

What are the 4 methods for extinguishing a fire ?

Answer 11

Starve
Smother
Cool
Interfere with the chemical reaction

Question 12

What must you do with a toilet fire ?

Answer 12

Assess the severity by touching the door with the back of your hand. Crouch down low so you can use the door as a Shield. Slowly open the door just enough to put the end of the FX in. Fully discharge the FX . Close door and wait 30 seconds. Repeat if necessary.

Question 13

Due to the confined space in the flight deck, what must the flight crew do immediately?

Answer 13

Fit their oxygen masks

Question 14

Who should bring the FCB when the PA is made for one?

Answer 14

The nearest cabin crew member

Question 15

Who do you hand the sealed FCB to once landed ?

Answer 15

The ground staff

Question 16

To accurately report smoke or fore onboard, what information MUST you include ?

Answer 16

Location
Source
Severity
Crew actions/ results
Passengers reaction

Question 17

Name the 3 FX types we use ?

Answer 17

Firefighting enterprises
Hafex
Kiddie aerospace

Question 18

Duration on all FX?

Answer 18

15 seconds

Question 19

What are the names of the 2 smoke hoods ?

Answer 19

Oxycrew slimline

Air liquide

Question 20

Duration of all smoke hoods ?

Answer 20

15 minutes