Fumes Of Unknown Origin Drill

Question 1

What should the MC or EO do when they first become aware of fire, smoke or fumes in the cabin?

Answer 1

Notify the crew on the ICS

Question 2

Once notified of fire, smoke or fumes, what should the captain do?

Answer 2

Call for the fuselage fire/Smoke and/or Smoke warning on recalls.

Question 3

After the captain has called for the recalls, what’s the first thing the MC or EO should do?

Answer 3

The crew member closest to the left hand console is to apply auxiliary power by pushing the ‘SATPHONE’ switch

Question 4

After the SATPHONE switch is on, what should the mission Coordinator do?

Answer 4

Provide range and bearing to the nearest land, reef or vessel. MC then may remove headset, move forward, turn off the cabin, PSU and sidewall lights and assess the following areas for smoke,
Galley (200)
MCU
wardrobe
toilet
behind pilots seats
Once compete the MC reports any smoke or fire observed directly to the captain then closes the cockpit door.
The MC then returns to his console, establishes communication and makes a MAYDAY call if required.

Question 5

After the SATPHONE switch is on, what should the Observer do?

Answer 5

Move to the rear cabin bulkhead door and assess the following areas for smoke: 
Rear mission equipment console, 
Galley (300) 
Crew consoles 
Radar equipment rack 
Mission equipment rack

Question 6

If baggage compartment smoke or fire is suspected and smoke warnings are active, what should the Observer do prior to investigating the mission equipment rack?

Answer 6

Don gloves, PBE and retrieve a fire extinguisher

Question 7

Can the crew reset circuit breakers?

Answer 7

No