Fire

Fire in the cabin or cockpit must be

extinguished as soon as possible to ensure
passenger and crew safety.
Fire Prevention
1 No Smoking Regulation 2 Electrical Equipment
Strictly adhere to the "No Regularly check electrical
Smoking" regulation. equipment for overheating.

3 Flammable Materials
Ensure no flammable materials are left in ovens before switching on.
Theory Of Fire
Combustion is a chemical reaction. All fires
consist of three elements: fuel, heat, oxygen. If
one of these elements is removed, the fire will
go out.
Classification of Types of Fire
Class A Class B Class C
Ordinary solid materials like Flammable liquids such as jet Flammable gases like butane
baggage, paper, and plastic. fuel and oil. and propane.

Class D Class E
Combustible metals, such as sodium, magnesium, Live electrical equipment.
and titanium.
Basic Procedures for Dealing with Fire
Choose Appropriate Extinguisher
1 Select the right fire extinguisher for the type of fire.

Extinguish Fire
2
Properly aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire.

Monitor Fire Area

3 Ensure the fire is completely extinguished.
Fire Fighting
Drill
The Fire Drill involves three people and these
roles must be clearly defined upon discovery of
the fire:

Fire Fighter

Communicator

Co-ordinator
Cabin Fire Prevention

No Smoking Fire Extinguisher Constant Surveillance

Enforce strict adherence to no Ensure cabin crew are trained in Keep vigilant watch over the cabin
smoking regulations. fire extinguishing. and passengers.
Potential fire sources in cabin
Overhead Lockers Fire Lavatory Fire

Ashtray Fire Lithium Battery Fires

Fabric fire

Carpet / Blanket Fire

Person on Fire

Hand Baggage Fire

Seat fire

Flight Deck Fire

Smoke and Fumes
General Surveillance Check toilets and cabin every 15 minutes.

Flight Deck door shall always be kept locked and

nearby area monitored whenever possible.

High Risk Areas Keep constant surveillance on areas not frequently

used.
- Protection of Crew and Passengers
- Duties Of Other Cabin Attendants
QUESTIONS
1. What preventive measures are recommended to help avoid fires on board an aircraft?

a) Lighting candles in the cabin for special occasions.

b) Checking lavatories for smoke, heat, and maintaining a normal temperature of warm water.

c) Storing flammable materials in ovens for quick access.

2. In the event of a fire on board, what is the primary responsibility of the crew member referred to as the "Fire Fighter” ?

a) Immediately evacuate passengers and notify the captain.

b) Identify the source and type of fire, switch off electrical supply, and collect fire-fighting equipment.

c) Simultaneously engage in firefighting activities and administer first aid to affected passengers.
QUESTIONS
3. How is a cockpit fire, especially one involving instrumentation displays, recommended to be handled?

a) The cabin crew should use BCF to extinguish the fire.

b) The use of any liquid extinguisher is permissible in the cockpit.

c) Halon or BCF should be used by the Flight Crew, and additional backup extinguishers can be brought by the Cabin Crew.

4. What is the recommended procedure for dealing with a fire involving lithium batteries?

a) Open the panel immediately, use water to cool the device, and relocate passengers.

b) Notify the flight deck, call for assistance, use a crash axe to access the fire zone, and extinguish the fire with a Halon or Halon replacement
extinguisher.

c) Locate the source of the fire, knock down the flames with any available extinguisher, and then call for assistance.
QUESTIONS
5. Who gives give smoke removal orders

a) senior cabin crew

b) technical staff

c) captain