What action occurs during the Control step of the Oven Fire Drill?

• A. Remove source and dampen down, check area
• B. Close oven door and seal
• C. Ventilate the cabin
• D. Stand clear of the area

Answer: (A)

During the control step, the goal is to stop the fire from growing by removing its fuel/heat source and cooling the area. In an oven fire, this means switching off or disconnecting the oven to cut off the heat and any fuel supply, and then dampening down hot areas or flames to bring temperatures below the ignition point. After applying cooling, you inspect the area for any remaining hot spots or smoldering material to prevent rekindling and confirm it’s safe to proceed.

Closing the oven door and sealing focuses on containment rather than actively reducing heat and fuel, ventilating the cabin targets smoke and fumes rather than the fire itself, and standing clear is a safety action rather than part of actively controlling the fire.