What action should you take to isolate the galley in a suspected fire?

• A. Open the galley for ventilation.
• B. Shut off all galley power only.
• C. Isolate the galley, use extinguisher if safe, and follow galley fire procedure.
• D. Move galley equipment to the cabin.

Answer: (C)

The action tests containment and proper suppression sequence. Isolating the galley is essential because it cuts off the sources that feed the fire—fuel and power—and helps keep smoke from spreading into the cabin. Once the galley is isolated, you can consider using a fire extinguisher if it’s safe to do so, to knock the flames down without putting yourself at risk. Following the galley fire procedure ensures you execute the standardized steps in the correct order, communicate as needed, and coordinate with other crew members.

Opening the galley for ventilation would feed the fire by introducing more oxygen and spreading smoke, so that’s not appropriate. Simply shutting off galley power without isolating the galley itself may leave fire, fuel, or air pathways active. Moving galley equipment is dangerous and unnecessary when quicker containment and established procedures are available.