Under what conditions may cabin crew attempt to fight a small fire?

• A. Only if the fire is small, contained, accessible, and you are trained with a safe exit path.
• B. Only if the fire is in the galley.
• C. If you feel confident, regardless of conditions.
• D. If the fire is large.

Answer: (A)

The core idea is that cabin crew should only engage a fire when the situation is truly controllable. A small, contained, accessible fire with a trained crew member and a safe exit path is the only scenario where attempting suppression is appropriate, because you can effectively tackle the fire without putting yourself or others at risk and you can retreat if it worsens. Training matters because proper firefighting technique and the correct use of extinguishers reduce the chance of the fire reigniting or spreading. A fire in the galley or any other area isn’t automatically fair game just because it’s present; location and control matter. If the fire is large or the path to escape is compromised, it’s safer to evacuate and rely on programmed procedures and the flight deck for assistance.