Chapter 3 and 4 - Communication and Fire

Question 1

Primary method of communication flight crew to cabin crew - emergency

Answer 1

PA - This is the Captain, cabin supervisor report to the flight deck immediately

Question 2

Primary method of communication flight crew to cabin crew - abnormal

Answer 2

PA - This is the Captain, cabin supervisor report to the interphone

Question 3

Primary method of communication flight crew to cabin crew - abnormal on ground

Answer 3

PA - This is the Captain, cabin crew to your stations

Question 4

Primary brace signal

Answer 4

This is the Captain, brace brace brace

Question 5

Secondary method of communication flight crew to cabin crew - emergency

Answer 5

FA call button three times - 3 hi chimes

Question 6

Secondary method of communication flight deck to cabin crew - abnormal

Answer 6

FA call button 3 times - 3 hi chimes

Question 7

Secondary brace signal

Answer 7

Flight crew cycle FSB sign three times giving three chimes in the cabin

Question 8

Secondary evacuation signal

Answer 8

FSB sign cycle three times giving three chimes in the cabin

Question 9

When is sterile flight deck - departure

Answer 9

Main entry door closed until FSB off

Question 10

When is the no contact period - departure

Answer 10

Commencement of the takeoff roll to landing gear up

Question 11

When is sterile flight deck - arrival

Answer 11

From FSB sign on for landing until FSB off after arrival

Question 12

When is no contact period - arrival

Answer 12

Landing gear down to aircraft stops or turns off active runway

Question 13

How can cabin crew gain cabin crew attention in abnormal/emergency?

Answer 13

Make a PA “would the cabin supervisor report to (affected area)”

Push pax call button three times

Question 14

What is NITS?

Answer 14

Emergency/Abnormal briefing to cabin crew

Nature of emergency
Intentions
Time Remaining
Special instructions

Question 15

What can special instructions include in a NITS briefing?

Answer 15

Visual or aural indications in the cabin
Possible blocked exits
Possible structural damage or fire 
Possible position/attitude of aircraft 
Ground/water conditions
High surface winds
Confirm who is making initial PA to pax and when

Question 16

What should cabin crew do when CS is obtaining NITS briefing?

Answer 16

Return carts/galley equipment to stowages
Obtain both EP handbooks
Check toilet vacant and locked
Turn cabin lights to bright
Be in designated briefing area

Question 17

What is the initial PA to pax if the CS had to do so?

Answer 17

This is the Cabin Supervisor. The Captain has advised me that we have experienced an operational problem that requires us to return to/divert to ….. (or carry out a water landing). We will be landing in approximately ____ minutes. Please return to your seats, remain seated and follow my instructions. It is essential that you do exactly as instructed.

Question 18

What are the fire elements?

Answer 18

Fuel
Oxygen
Heat

Question 19

What is a Class A fire?

Answer 19

Combustible solids - paper, cloth, wood, plastic

Question 20

What is a Class B fire?

Answer 20

Flammable liquids - petrol, kerosene, lubricants, oils

Question 21

What is a class C fire?

Answer 21

Flammable gases

Question 22

What is a class D fire?

Answer 22

Combustible metals such as magnesium, sodium, lithium or aluminium

Question 23

What is a class E fire?

Answer 23

Live electrical equipment

Question 24

What is a class F fire?

Answer 24

Fire involving cooking oil or fats

Question 25

What are some basic fire fighting techniques?

Answer 25

Remain cool and calm, act quickly and decisively Never turn your back on a fire Get as close as possible to the fire when discharging the extinguisher

Question 26

What are some points on the use of a fire extinguisher?

Answer 26

Can be used on all fires Never in a person’s face Hold the extinguisher upright Start at the near edge and move side to side in a sweeping motion Start at the bottom and work upwards from side to side in a sweeping motion If a compartment, use door as a shield. Only open the door enough to insert the nozzle Be aware of lit particles rising and floating to spread the fire When fighting a compartment fire, hold the extinguisher at the highest part of the door to allow agent to settle onto the fire

Question 27

How can smoke inhalation be prevented?

Answer 27

Use PBE Breathe through wet towels/cloths or headrest covers to filter the air and advise pax to do the same. Hold the cloth over nose and mouth Keep as low as possible as the cleanest air is closest to the floor. Advise pax to do the same

Question 28

Two crew member primary fire fighter duties

Answer 28

``` Alert second crew member Collect nearest fire fighting equipment Fight fire immediately Do not leave location of fire Monitor fire Communicate with second crew member ```

Question 29

Communicator/assist fire fighting duties two crew

Answer 29

Contact flight deck using interphone giving name and station Describe situation (smoke/fire) Give location of fire Describe colour and density of smoke Collect additional fire fighting equipment Move equipment away from the area Move pax away from the area Instruct pax to keep as low as possible and cover nose and mouth Monitor primary Follow up contact with the flight deck

Question 30

Duties when fire is extinguished

Answer 30

Check that no reignition is possible - all burnt non electrical and embers should be thoroughly saturated Use water from the galley, toilet, coffee, tea, non alcoholic beverages

Question 31

Fire drill - cool toilet door

Answer 31

Collect nearest fire fighting equipment Open door slightly using door as a shield, investigate location and source Discharge small amount of Halon or pour non alcoholic liquid onto the affected area Dampen area and monitor for reignition. Repeat as required

Question 32

Fire drill - hot toilet door

Answer 32

Collect nearest fire fighting equipment Open door slightly using door as a shield - door handle may be hot Spray Halon into lavatory - ensure you stay low Close door and wait one minutes for Halon to take effect Fit PBE Open door and check fire is out Repeat as required, dampen area and monitor for reignition

Question 33

Fire drill/immediate actions - cabin compartment/panels

Answer 33

Establish location and possible source of fire or smoke Collect nearest fire fighting equipment Call or signal nearest ABP to assist crew member to contact flight crew and monitor Fight fire/discharge Halon Maintain communication with ABP/flight crew

Question 34

Waste bin fire immediate actions

Answer 34

Discharge small amount of Halon through waste bin flap Wait 30 seconds and verify fire is extinguished Do not pull the waste bin out to fight the fire Dampen area and monitor for reignition. Repeat as required

Question 35

Clothing fire immediate actions

Answer 35

Smother fire using other clothing/jacket etc Prevent the person from moving about Saturate with cold water or non alcoholic beverages Administer first aid if necessary

Question 36

Fire/smoke from electrical equipment immediate actions

Answer 36

Switch off electrical supply Notify flight crew Monitor for reignition and smoke has dispersed. Repeat if required

Question 37

Rear cargo compartment fire - immediate actions

Answer 37

When notified of smoke or fire in rear cargo compartment Obtain Halon Insert nozzle into extinguisher connector access hole on bulkhead above cabin crew station Discharge entire Halon contents. Wait one minute for Halon to take effect Monitor for reignition

Question 38

Rear cargo compartment fire. Secondary actions - single cabin crew

Answer 38

Obtain rear cargo door key, firefighting equipment and fit PBE Using the back of your hand check for any heat source Open door using it as a shield Investigate location/source of fire/smoke Discharge Halon as required Repeat if required, dampen area and monitor for reignition

Question 39

Rear cargo compartment fire. Secondary actions - two crew

Answer 39

Open top of the security curtain slightly by pulling the access tab and insert nozzle Wait one minute. While waiting unlock the combination lock Reopen curtain slightly Establish if fire is extinguished Douse embers with non alcoholic liquids

Question 40

Lithium battery overheating - immediate actions

Answer 40

Remove electrical power if applicable Ensure device is switched off Inform flight crew Allow adequate ventilation around the device Monitor If the device is in the flight deck it must be removed immediately prior to attempting to cool the device down

Question 41

Lithium battery/PED fire - immediate actions

Answer 41

Remove electrical power if applicable Obtain fire fighting equipment If flames/smoke present fight the fire, spray BCF/Halon and fit PBE and protective gloves if required Saturate the device with non alcoholic liquid to cool cells and prevent ignition of adjacent cells Once device is cool remove gloves from the BCB, fit the gloves, place the device inside the BCB, securely fold the large flap onto the Velcro strip, secure the two side flaps onto the Velcro strip, place BCB in a standard unit and close the door, place standard unit on toilet floor and close toilet door, not allowing pax to access or use the toilet

Question 42

What are post fire procedures?

Answer 42

Cabin crew report to the PIC Monitor the affected area until landing Administer first aid If smoke is severe the flight crew may vent the cabin When possible, keep a full extinguisher in its brackets close to the affected area should the situation flare up again

Question 43

Unattended aircraft fire

Answer 43

Notify airport fire services Do not open doors If safe, close/shut any open exit doors