Ryanair - Fire and Smoke

(Fire During Boarding) The CC who sees the fire first goes straight to the interphone, presses 222 and tells the Captain:

"There is a fire..................." (State location).

The CC who sees the fire first goes straight to the interphone, presses 222 and tells the Captain:

- "Stop the A/C there is a fire.................." (State location).

Range of Water Glycol Fire Extinguisher

- 15 feet (approximately 5 meters).

What are the fire fighting equipments?

- 7 x PBE's; - 4 x Halon Extinguishers; - 1 x Water Glycol Extinguisher; - 4 x Fire Gloves; - 1 x Crash Axe.

(Fire on Taxiing) What should CC do besides 222 to Captain?

- All CC will be checking the conditions inside and outside the Aircraft; - Be ready to evacuate if necessary.

(Fire During Boarding) What else should CC do besides 222 to Captain?

- All CC will be checking the conditions inside and outside the Aircraft; - Be ready to evacuate if necessary; - For any passengers boarding use the command "Stop, Go Back".

What are the two types of warnings of Smoke Detectors?

- Audible Warning; - Visual Warning

What does CC has to do if Fire/Smoke is Present?

- CC shall carry out the appropriate Toilet Fire Drill; - Always ensure the Flight Crew are kept informed.

Whose responsibility are the locations of the Circuit Breakers?

- Cabin Crew (CC).

What are the roles of the Back Up?

- Collect equipment from the first communicator; - Collect other fire fighting equipment from the Cabin; - Collect an empty bar box; - Be ready to take over from the Fire Fighter (Don PBE and Fire Gloves); - When Fire Fighter reports to the Captain, put item/debris into bar box and dampen down with water, check for signs of heat or fire.

What should we do when a Circuit Breaker trips out?

- Do NOT (NEVER) reset it; - Inform No 1 and Captain immediately.

What are the Effects of Smoke?

- Eyes Watering; - Asfixitation.

Where do we have Circuit Breakers in the Cabin?

- Galley Work Light; - Water boiler; - Ovens.

PDI's of the New Aricraft (Smoke Detector)

- Green power indicator light illuminated; - Nothing is blocking the smoke detector.

PDI's of the Old Aircraft (Smoke Detector)

- Green power indicator light illuminated; - Nothing is blocking the smoke detector.

What is the CC responde when hearing the smoke alarm?

- Investigate for fire and smoke immediately (toilets); - If fire/smoke not present, silence the alarm by pressing the "interrupt switch"/Horn Cancel Switch with a pen.

What are the roles of Second Communicator?

- Make a reassurance PA to passengers; - Move passengers and anything that could fuel the fire (e.g. portable oxygen bottles, bottles of alcohol); - Distribute wet towels for passengers to breathe through.

Removal of PBE

- Move away from the fire; - Grasp the top of the hood and pull forward over the face; - Place PBE in a metal tray or bar box; - Dhake hair to remove any excess of O².

Precautions of PBE

- Neck seal must not be damaged when putting on the PBE. be especially careful with sharp edged earrings and accessories; - Do not touch the life support pack as it will be extremely hot.

Precautions of Halon Fire Extinguisher

- Not to be used as a coolant; - Always damp down fire area with water after use, except electrical fires; - On initial discharge, force of extinguisher may scatter burning loose material.

Precautions of Water Glycol Fire Extinguisher

- On initial discharge, force of extinguisher may scatter burning loose material. - NEVER use on electrical fires.

Operation of PEB

- Open the storage case; - Tear off the red pull strip; - Remove the device from the protective bag; - Pull off "Pull to Actuate" ring in direction indicated; this will start the flow of oxygen; - Hold the device with the life support pack away from the user; - Grasp hole in neck seal and widen with thumbs; - Bend forward from waist, insert chin into the hole and pull hood across face and overhead; - While standing upright, pull hood down until headband is gitted to the forehead; - Check neck seal for a secure fit.

What are the three elements of the Chemistry of Fire and how are they shown?

- Oxygen; - Heat; - Fuel.

What are the Fire Fighting Tools?

- Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE/Smokehood) - Crew Oxygen Supply; - Crash Axe - To be lever off panels/find the source of the fire; - Fire Gloves - removal of hot, not burning, material of burnt debris

Operation of Halon Fire Extinguisher

- Remove pin; - Hold extinguisher upright; - Hand under handle and thumb on top of lever, squeeze the lever downward with thumb; - Test squirt; - Direct at base of the fire; - Use in short, sharp bursts.

PDI's of PEB

- Stowage; - Quantity; - Check green store case is intact; - Indicator is NOT pink (colour may vary from BLUE, through PALE BLUE or GREY, to WHITE).

PDI's of Halon Fire Extinguisher

- Stowage; - Quantity; - Pressure gauge must be in the serviceable band; - Pin is secure in the handle.

PDI's of Water Glycol Fire Extinguisher

- Stowage; - Quantity; - Wire seal on handle is intact; - Cartridge is visible in handle.

What are the roles of the First Fighter?

- This is the first person to arrive at the scene; - Press call bell 3 times to alert other CC; - Collect necessary equipment; - Implement the appropriate fire drill; - When the fire is out, report to the Captain giving the accurate details of the situation.

Operation of Water Glycol Fire Extinguisher

- Twist handle clockwise as far as possible (charge bottle with CO²); - Hold bottle upright; - Press the trigger; - Test squirt; - Direct at base of fire; - USE IN CONTINUOUS MOTION.

What are the roles of the First Communicator?

-> Inform the Captain via the interphone (222) and give PAA briefing using the following format: - Problem: "There is a fire (state location and affected area)". - Action: What action is being taken by the CC. - Additional Information: What is burning? Report any smells. // Severity of fire. Amount and colour of smoke. // Passenger reaction. // Remind of Electrics. -> Collect Halon, Crash Axe and Fire Gloves from the Flight Deck and pass to the Backup. -> Collect QRG (Quick Reference Guide). -> Update the Captain regularly.

Duration of Halon Fire Extinguisher

12-14 seconds

Duration of PBE

15 minutes

Duration of Water Glycol Fire Extinguisher

15-30 seconds.

Range of Halon Fire Extinguisher

6-10 feet (approximately 2-3 meters)

Description of Class E

Although electricity doesn't burn, it can cause a dangerous reaction whenever incorrect agent (non-flammable liquid) is applied.

Description of Class B

Any flammable liquids such as oils, greases, petrol and paints.

What are the six classes of fire?

Class A - Flammable Solids; Class B - Flammable Liquids; Class C - Flammable Gases; Class D - Combustible Metals; Class E - Live Electrical Equipment; Class F - Flammable Fats.

Description of Class D

Combustible metals such as magnesium and titanium.

Description of Class F

Flammable fats and cooking oils.

Description of Class C

Flammable gases such as butane lighter gas.

Description of Class A

Flammable materials such as fabric, wood, paper plastic, textiles, carpets and rubber.

Where do you hear the Audible Warning from?

In the Cabin only.

What does PBE stand for?

Portable Breathing Equipment

Which colour is the warning light on the smoke detector?

Red.

Who does the Fire Fighting when Taxiing?

The Fire Service (firefighters, etc.).

What happens if you silence the smoke detector before it has cleared?

The alarm will go off again.