Fire, Smoke and Dangerous Goods Topic 7 with Complete Solutions

Fire, Smoke and Dangerous Goods Topic 7 with Complete Solutions Chemistry and Classes of Fire Oxygen+Fuel+Heat Removing oxygen - smother Removing fuel - starve Removing heat - Cool A - Solid materials Wood/paper/fabrics B - Flammable liquid Fuel/alcohol C - Flammable gasses Butane gas D - Combustible metals Magnesium E - Live electrical equipment Oven/water boilers Devastating Consequenses Flash over - Sudden transfer of heat from a local fire to more widespread - Happens when gasses heat and ignite spontaneously Cabin is non-survivable Can develop within 30 seconds Inform the Flight Crew Immdiately - Clear and concise details via inter phone - Fire fighting equipment in FD PA's about the situation on board and we are trained to deal with it Physical Effects Eyes watering/choking/asphyxiation Ask PAX to put heads between knees and keep low Give out wet towels Fire On Board PA "Ladies and Gentlemen, as you are aware we have a situation on board. The crew are fully trained to deal with this. We would ask you to stay down low, cover your nose and mouth with an article of clothing and keep down. Please follow any instructions given by the crew." Remove pax from area Know your drills Keep head down low Stay calm and be confident Importance of Identifying the Source Internal - Dropped cigarettes - Matches - Electrical faults - Galley oven fires External