During the rest of the flight, after handling a fire, should you monitor the area where the fire was and move passengers away?

During the rest of the flight, after handling a fire, should you monitor the area where the fire was and move passengers away?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only crew
• D. Only the immediate vicinity

Answer: (A)

After you’ve dealt with a fire, you still need to stay alert to potential danger in that area. Fires can leave hot spots that can reignite, and smoke or fumes can linger even after flames are gone. By monitoring the area and moving passengers away to a safe distance, you reduce passengers’ exposure to heat, smoke, and any remaining hazards, and you keep exits and routes clear in case the situation changes. In flight, keep the area under watch and coordinate with the rest of the crew and the cockpit to reassess safety and maintain ventilation as needed.

After you’ve dealt with a fire, you still need to stay alert to potential danger in that area. Fires can leave hot spots that can reignite, and smoke or fumes can linger even after flames are gone. By monitoring the area and moving passengers away to a safe distance, you reduce passengers’ exposure to heat, smoke, and any remaining hazards, and you keep exits and routes clear in case the situation changes. In flight, keep the area under watch and coordinate with the rest of the crew and the cockpit to reassess safety and maintain ventilation as needed.