In Flight Emergencies

Question 1

What are the Responsibilities of the Crew not directly

involved in fighting a fire?

Answer 1

1. Crowd control.
2. Remove portable oxygen bottles from the area.
3. Bring additional equipment for the fire fighters.

Question 2

List 2 actions in case of smoke or fumes in the cabin?

Answer 2

1. Move passengers away from affected area if possible.
2. Distribute wet towels to passengers and instruct them to cover their
   mouth and nose, bend down to armrest level and breathe normally.
3. If a passenger requires therapeutic oxygen, it should be administered
   away from the contaminated/smoke area.
4. Avoid opening the Flight Deck door unless absolutely necessary

Question 3

How can we prevent lavatory fires?

Answer 3

1. Pre-flight check the lavatory smoke detector and fire extinguisher.
2. Check the smoke sensor (detector) for obstructions.
3. Ensure waste bin flaps and door are closed.
4. Check lavatories every 15 minutes.

Question 4

How do you assess the severity of a lavatory fire?

Answer 4

Use the back of the hand on the lavatory door.

Question 5

What can happen when a lithium battery pack over heats?

Answer 5

It can explode and start burning with a knock on effect when heat is
transferred from one cell to the other.

Question 6

What is your immediate action in case of lithium battery

fire?

Answer 6

Carry out fire fighting drills and inform the Flight Crew immediately.

Question 7

Can you move a smoking or burning electronic device?

Answer 7

No, do not attempt to pick up or move a burning or smoking

electronic device.

Question 8

What do you do when you extinguish a fire in an

electronic device powered by lithium batteries?

Answer 8

Douse it in water for at least 15 seconds to cool it down

Question 9

What do you do after extinguishing an electronic device

fire and dousing it in water?

Answer 9

Put it in the Fire Sock, move it to the galley and monitor it for 15
minutes.

Question 10

Where do you stow the Fire Sock when it’s being used

to contain a hazardous device?

Answer 10

In a metal container secured in a toilet as per dangerous goods handling
procedure

Question 11

What is the definition of Time of Useful Consciousness

TUC

Answer 11

Time available to take positive action to protect oneself from hypoxia

Question 12

What is the estimated ‘Time of Useful Consciousness’

(TUC) at 40 000ft?

Answer 12

15 seconds.

Question 13

What is the objective sign of a Slow Decompression?

Answer 13

Hissing sound in the affected area.

Question 14

What are the Cabin Crew actions for a Slow

Decompression?

Answer 14

1. Inform the Flight Crew and other Cabin Crew Members.
2. Move passengers away from the affected area. If not possible
   passengers must fasten seatbelts.
3. Use pillows and blankets to cover the leak and reduce the noise level.
4. Monitor the area regularly.

Question 15

What is the Captain’s PA when oxygen is required upon

the aircraft levelling off after a Rapid Descent.

Answer 15

“This is the Captain. We have had to perform a rapid descent. You must
remain seated and continue to wear your oxygen mask. Cabin Crew may
move in the cabin using portable oxygen bottles”.

Question 16

What type of information must the communicator provide

the Flight Crew during the fire-fighting effort? List just 4.

Answer 16

• Name and Location of station you are calling from.
• Location of the Fire.
• Severity of the smoke, colour, smell and how it is affecting the
passengers.
• Number of Halons used.
• The source of the fire.
• Any secondary fires.
• When the fire is out.

Question 17

When dealing with a ‘seat fire’ and the source of
fire/smoke is electrical or remains unknown, what
should the Crew do?

Answer 17

• Switch off the IFE Current/Power (as per aircraft procedure)
• Use a Halon if fire is present.
• Stand-by with a Halon if only smoke is present.

Question 18

What is the PA made by Flight Deck when Severe

Turbulence occurs?

Answer 18

“Cabin Crew take your seats”

Question 19

Following a Rapid Decompression, when Cabin Crew are

released from their seats, what are their duties

Answer 19

• Check Colleagues
• Check Passengers
• Check Lavatories
• Render First Aid where necessary
• Secure Galleys
• Report Damage and Injuries to the Captain

Question 20

What is the role of the Back up During Fire Fighting?

Answer 20

• Provide extra fire fighting equipment.
• Be prepared to take over the fire fighting role if required.
• Support and co-ordinate the fire fighting effort.
• Remove flammable material from the area.