2. Nothing is blocking the smoke detector
How do you don PBE? - ANSWER 1. Open the storage case
2. Tear off the red pull strip
3. Remove the device from the protective bag
4. Pull off "Pull to Actuate" ring in direction indicated
5. Hold the device with life support device away from the user
6. Grasp hole in neck seal and widen the thumbs
7. Bend forward from waist, insert chin into the whole and pull hood across face and overhead
8. While standing upright, pull hood down until headband is fitted to the forehead
9. Check neck seal for a secure fit
3. How would you remove the PBE? - ANSWER 1. Move away from the fire
2. Grasp the top of the hood and pull forward over the face
3. Place PBE in a metal bar box
4. Shake your hair to remove any excess oxygen
4. How would you start the flow of oxygen in a PBE - ANSWER By pulling off "Pull to Actuate" ring in
direction indicated
5. What are the PDIs on PBE? - ANSWER 1. Quantity
2. Stowage
3. Chek green storage case is intact
4. The indicator is blue
6. What is the duration of the PBE? - ANSWER 15minutes
, 7. Who moves Passengers and anything could fuel a fire in the cabin? - ANSWER The Second
Communicator
8. How is the Water Glycol fire extinguisher discharged? - ANSWER In one continuous motion
9. How is Halon fire extinguisher discharged? - ANSWER With short sharp bursts
10. What does PBE stand for? - ANSWER Portable Breathing Equipment
11. How would you identify/locate the source of fire - ANSWER Feel for hotspots with the back of your
hand - hot and cold test
12. What are the two types of fire - ANSWER Electrical fire,
Non-electrical fire
13. What are the precautions when using water glycol extinguisher - ANSWER On initial discharge, force
of the extinguisher may scatter burning loose material.
Never use on electrical fires
14. Which CC will collect the QRG when dealing with fire? - ANSWER First Communicator
15. What precautions when using Halon? - ANSWER Not to be used as a COOLANT
Always damp down the fire area with water after use, with exception of the electrical fires
On initial discharge , force of extinguisher may scatter burning loose material.