Responsibility of cabin crew when dealing with fire and smoke

Question 1

What are the two main responsibilities of the CC during the event of a fire?

Answer 1

• Immediate and aggressive action to locate and pursue the fire
• Inform the flight crew immediately

Question 2

What are the physical effects of fire in the cabin?

Answer 2

• Eyes watering
• Asphyxiation
• Chocking

Question 3

What should you instruct passengers to do in the event of a fire?

Answer 3

Keep their heads low and breathe through a cloth/piece of material.

Question 4

What are the steps to informing the flight crew during the event of a fire?

Answer 4

1. Notify the flight crew immediately through PA
2. Collect fire equipment from the flight deck - door may be left unlocked for communication purposes, but must be closed to prevent smoke entering.
3. Captain will decide if emergency landing or ditching is necessary.

Question 5

What should you do when identifying the fire?

Answer 5

Feel for hotspots using the back of your hand.
Weigh up the consequences of damaging cabin interior when locating the fire.
Be aware where the smoke is coming from may not be the source of the fire.

Question 6

What are the two types of fire?

Answer 6

Open fire
Closed fire

Question 7

What is a flashover?

Answer 7

Sudden transfer of heat from a local fire to a more widespread fire involving a much greater area.

Question 8

What are the three principles of firefighting?

Answer 8

MINIMUM - Reduce the inflow of oxygen to a minimum.
EQUIPMENT - Using appropriate equipment for the type of fire.
POSITION - Assume a position protecting you from the flames/heat but still gives you a good access to the fire source.