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What are the CC roles in a smoke, fire or fumes event?

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  1. Firefighter
  2. Communicator
  3. Coordinator
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Who informs the SCCM of a smoke, fire or fumes event?

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Coordinator

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Who takes charge of the situation?

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Coordinator

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Who turns off IFE and seat power (if applicable)?

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Coordinator

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Who removes portable 02 from the area?

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Coordinator

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Who ensures any related electrical supply is isolated/switched off?

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Firefighter/coordinator

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Who is 2nd on scene?

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Communicator

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Who informs the FD?

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Communicator

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Who monitors the area for the remainder of the flight?

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Coordinator

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Who identifies the source and type of fire or fumes?

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Fire fighter

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Who attacks the fire immediately?

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Fire fighter

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Who collects the relevant equipment?

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Fire fighter

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Who attracts the attention of a 3rd CC?

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Communicator

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Who’s 1st on the scene?

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Fire fighter

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What does LESS stand for?

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Location
Electrics
Severity
Source

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What type of fire would you use the BCF or HAFEX extinguisher on?

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Any type of fire

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What type of fire would you use the water extinguisher on?

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Fabric, paper or lithium ion battery fires

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When would you use the PBE?

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If dense smoke is being generated, fit before entering the area

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When would you use fire gloves?

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To handle or move hot materials

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What are the 2 types of PBE?

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Drager
Air Liquide

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PFC on Drager PBE:

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  • In place
  • Pox not distorted
  • Indicator is green (if applicable)
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Drager PBE operation:

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1) Remove from stowage
2) Tear open foil bag using red pull strips
3) Remove protective visor
4) Hold neck seal open and place PBE over head from back to front
5) Ensure oral nasal assembly is over your nose and mouth
6) Ensure neck seal is correctly fitted with nothing trapped
7) Pull toggle to activate O2
8) Tie the tapes securely

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How long will the PBE last for?

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How to remove Drager PBE:

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1) Place hand inside neck seal
2) Remove PBE from front to back

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What do you do with the empty PBE box?
Restow
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What must you think about when discarding a used PBE?
Stow it safely away from any heat sources
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PFCs on Air Liquide PBE:
- In place - Indicator is green - Green locking seal is intact
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Air Liquide PBE operation:
1) Remove from stowage 2) Open by pushing green locking seal upwards 3) Pull red tear tab to open 4) Lift material off visor 5) Turn PBE upside down and place thumbs inside black collar, near the orange tabs (visor facing towards you) 6) Lift PBE over your shoulder and flick down to activate 7) Pull hood over head from back to front, pull down fully
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How long will the Air Liquide PBE last for?
15 mins min
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How to remove Air Liquide PBE?
1) Place thumbs in neck seal 2) Push over your chin - front to back
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How can you prevent fire?
- Continuously complete GSCs - Don't leave PEDs connected to electrics for too long - Report any spillages or grease in ovens
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What is the drill for the firefighter?
1) Use the back on hand to feel for heat 2) Attract the attention of a second CC to be the communicator and clearly state - 'I AM THE FIREFIGHTER, YOU ARE THE COMMUNICATOR' 3) Collect appropriate equipment 4) Communicate what actions have been taken and what equipment used 5) Attempt to identify the source/type 6) Conduct secondary heat source checks
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Who informs the SCCM of the situation?
Coordinator
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What is the drill for the communicator?
1) Attract the attention of a third CC to be the commander and clearly state - 'I AM THE COMMUNICATOR, YOU ARE THE COORDINATOR' 2) Alert the FD with the nearest inter phone, stating name, location and all known info USING LESS 3) Listen and ask relevant questions 4) Pass on clear and concise info 5) Ask CAP to STANDBY if new info is present
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What must the FD be informed of in an event update?
- Who is speaking and from where - Where the smoke, fire or fumes is coming from - If the source has been found - If the electric have been isolated - Accurate detailed of what can be seen/heard/smelt - No. of extinguishers used - Reaction and situation of PAX
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What must the coordinator don?
Whatever the firefighter is wearing
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What is the drill for the coordinator?
1) Bring back-up equipment to firefighter 3) Remove portable 02 from the area 4) If required move and reassure PAX 5) Inform SCCM 6) Turn off IFE/seat power if necessary 5) Utilise any other CC as relevant 6) Update firefighter and communicator 7) Monitor the area for the remainder of the flight
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What initial equipment does the firefighter bring?
- BCF - Fire gloves
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What initial equipment does the coordinator bring?
- Water extinguisher - Fire gloves - Torch
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What do you do with an overheated PED after the flames have been extinguished?
- Use fire gloves to remove the PED and place it in a large container - Submerge PED in water - Leave container and PED in toilet for remainder of flight
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What is the drill for a PED fire in the FD?
- If flames are present use BCF/HAFEX extinguisher - Exercise caution using water over electrical equipment - Move PED into a large container - Submerge in water - Remove PED from the FD
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What questions should you ask if a PAX has claimed they've lost a PED?
- Identity of the item? - Exact location where it may have dropped or slipped? - Has the seat moves since loosing the item?
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Class A fire:
Solid organic materials
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Class B fire:
Liquids and liquefiable solids
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Class C fire:
Gases and liquefiable gases
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Class D fire:
Certain flammable metals
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Who is responsible for taking charge of the situation?
Coordinator - until passed onto SCCM
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SCCM should report...
to the CAP in person
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Remaining firefighting equipment should be...
distributed throughout the cabin
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All CC must be aware of...
the location of the remaining firefighting equipment
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The area must be...
monitored for the remainder of the flight
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The incident should be reported via...
CSR and IMR
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FD will complete...
AML Part 1 (eLog)
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CC will complete...
AML Part 2 (eLog)
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What should you say before re-establishing communication with the FD?
'CAP are you there?'
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Class E fire:
Electrical
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Class F fire:
Cooking oils

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