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-Components or systems that operate about abnormally
-Tripped (popped) circuit breakers
-odor/fumes
-hot spots - ANSWER-What are some indications of a hidden fire? (4)
1) position yourself at armrest levelike and move as quickly as possible towards the
closest exit.
2) cover your nose and your mouth with a wet towel or any cloth to filter the smoke.
3) if possible, obtain a halon in the event it is necessary to clear a path through the fire
to the closest exit.
4) command passengers BREATHE THROUGH YOUR CLOTHES, STAY LOW,
FOLLOW MY VOICE, FOLLOW THE LIGHTS. - ANSWER-How should FAs react if the
AC fills with smoke during an evac. (4)
1) notify captain
2) simultaneously assess the conditions
3) turn off cabin lighting
4)fight and extinguish fire. Don't PBE and grab a halon.
5) relocate passengers away from area
6) move another halon to area.
7) monitor the area and keep flight crew informed.
8) follow instructions of captain - ANSWER-How should you respond to a light ballast
fire (8)
-do not open flight deck door
-attempt to determine the origin and location of smoke, fumes, or odor
-notify captain
-in all cases where a company aircraft has experienced an in flight smoke/fumes event,
flight crews shall give strong consideration to stopping the AC after landing so crash,
fire, and rescue personnel may assess the AC prior to taxiing to the gate. - ANSWER-
What actions should you take if you notice smoke/fumes while in flight? (4)
-remove immediately (away from fire) and obtain a new one.
-if the red light is on the end of service indicator flashes with the green light, move
immediately (away from fire) to a safe area
-remove unit - ANSWER-If the PBE hood collapses around the face at any time, what
should the FA do?
1) After it has been determined that there is no fire or the fire has been extinguished,
ask if the passenger has been smoking, or has sprayed hair spray or perfume in the
LAV
, 2) Perform a thorough inspection of the LAV (trash containers, under the sink, and any
storage areas) for any signs of fire or proof that the passenger was smoking.
3) If the passenger was smoking, notify the captain and collect info for an in-flight
disturbance report and submit a FAIR. Per FAR's, smoking on an AC and or tampering
with/disabling a smoke detector can result in a fine - ANSWER-If a passenger is in a
LAV and a smoke detector alarm is activated, what should the FA do?
Assign another FA or ABP to immediately otify the captain. - ANSWER-If a FA
discovers a fire and cannot reach the interphone system, what should he/she do?
Type A- flammable solids, materials (pzper, fabric, wood)
Type B- flammable liquids (grease, gas, jet fuel)
Type C- electrical (oven, coffee maker)
PED Battery- lithium battery (laptop, DVD player, cell phone) - ANSWER-What are the 4
classifications of fires and their identifications?
-fight and extinguish fire. Don PBE and grab fire extinguisher.
-slightly Crack lav door
-insert the extinguishers nozzle I Crack of door
-discharge fire extinguisher - ANSWER-If a fire is found in the lav and the door is hot
what should FAs do to fight and extinguish he fire?
-the fire is out
-any possible structural damage to the AC
-any passenger injuries
-general cabin & passenger condition - ANSWER-When communicating with the flight
deck during post firefighting procedures, the flight deck door should be closed and FAs
should inform the flight deck of the following. (4)
10) Reassure the passengers that the situation is under control and reseat passengers
away from the fire location.
11) if the flight is full, have those passengers without seats sit on floor between the rows
with their backs against the fuseulage.
12) when reseating passengers, do not block exits.
13) secure the cabin and inform flight crew that cabin is prepared for landing.
14) be prepared to evacuate the AC upon landing.
15) notify inflight within 24 hrs and submit FAIR ASAP within 72 hrs. - ANSWER-In all
firefighting incidents when the fire has been extinguished, after making a thorough