What is the recommended action for a galley fire?

• A. Fight the fire only if safe and trained, shut off galley power if safe, and prepare for possible evacuation.
• B. Immediately fight regardless of safety.
• C. Throw water everywhere.
• D. Ignore until landing.

Answer: (A)

When a galley fire occurs, the priority is safety and controlled action. The best approach is to fight the fire only if you are trained and it is clearly safe to do so, because galley fires can flare quickly in a confined space and involve electrical equipment. If you can do so safely, switch off the galley power to remove the heat source and reduce the risk of continued ignition, then use the appropriate fire extinguisher trained personnel are taught to use. At the same time, be prepared for evacuation if the fire cannot be controlled quickly or if conditions worsen, communicating with the flight deck and passengers as needed. Water is not the right response for electrical or galley fires, and ignoring the fire until landing can put everyone at greater risk.