Docsity
Docsity

Prepare for your exams
Prepare for your exams

Study with the several resources on Docsity


Earn points to download
Earn points to download

Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan


Guidelines and tips
Guidelines and tips

Frontier Emergency Procedures Exam, Exams of Advanced Education

A comprehensive guide on emergency procedures for frontier airlines flight attendants. It covers a wide range of topics, including chain of command, emergency signals, incapacitated crew members, turbulence protocols, decompression procedures, fire fighting, and lithium-ion battery fires. The level of detail and the specific nature of the information suggest this document is likely intended for use in training or as a reference manual for frontier airlines cabin crew members. Step-by-step instructions and decision-making frameworks for responding to various in-flight emergencies, with the goal of ensuring the safety of passengers and crew. Overall, this document seems to be a valuable resource for frontier airlines flight attendants to familiarize themselves with the company's emergency procedures and protocols.

Typology: Exams

2023/2024

Available from 08/03/2024

kkamo
kkamo 🇺🇸

5

(1)

1.1K documents

Partial preview of the text

Download Frontier Emergency Procedures Exam and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity!

Frontier Emergency Procedures Exam

Chain of Command - Answer- Captain First Officer FA A FA B, C, D, E If the A FA is scared, you can switch, but notify FD FA's Most Important Role - Answer- SAFETY 1 Chime - Answer- Normal Operation Blue (PAX), Red (Captain/Crew), Green (Crew), Amber (Lavatory) Respond Appropriately 2 Chimes - Answer- Flight Deck Contacting Red FA Answers Phone 3 Chimes - Answer- Emergency! Red FA A Answers phone ASAP! 4 Or More Chimes - Answer- Evacuate! Red Flashing - EVACUATE! Depress "EVAC CMD" on FAP/AAP EVAC CMD During Sterile - Answer- Won't chime in the flight deck Incapacitated FA - Answer- ONLY FRONTIER PILOTS/FLIGHT ATTENDANTS! A and B positions must have a uniformed crew member Incapacitated FA "C" PAX Location - Answer- A320/A321: 1D

Incapacitated FA "D" PAX Location - Answer- A320: 30D A321: 27F Incapacitated FA "E" PAX Location - Answer- A321: 13A Incapacitated Pilot - Answer- Remaining pilot recruits other crew members for assistance One FA reports to flight deck - uses the access code If there is turbulence, pilots must... - Answer- Notify FA's about it! If they don't get in their seats when instructed, they may be seriously injured If turbulence is wild, and the flight deck doesn't say anything... - Answer-... the flight attendants should take a seat and ask the captain to turn on the FSB sign If the FSB sign has been on for awhile with no turbulence... - Answer-... FA should call the flight deck to see what's up Compliance For Turbulence - Answer- Only complete if it is safe! Light turbulence only! Light Turbulence - Answer- Slight strain against seatbelt, loose objects remain at rest. Little or no difficulty in walking Moderate Turbulence - Answer- Definite strain against seatbelt, unsecured objects move about. In-flight service and walking are difficult Severe Turbulence - Answer- Occupants forced VIOLENTLY against seatbelt, unsecured objects tossed about. In-flight service and walking are impossible. Extreme Turbulence - Answer- Aircraft is VIOLENTLY tossed about and is practically impossible to control. May cause structural damage. If FSB sign comes on, and a pilot makes a turbulence announcement... - Answer- FA's STILL have to make a FSB announcement FA A continues communication with flight deck Decompression Procedures - Answer- Immediately don nearest oxygen mask Sit down, FSB, grasp a fixed object Continue to hold on - anchor! Decompression - What To Do When Safe? - Answer- After flight deck notifies it is safe: Check lavatories, calm customers, administer first aid

Decompression Command - Answer- Grab a Mask! Fasten Seat Belts! Slow Decompression - Answer- 30-60 seconds to put on mask at 35K feet Caused by air leak or malfunction of pressurization system First noticeable indication: when masks drop at 14,000 feet of pressure Rapid Decompression - Answer- 15-30 seconds to put on mask at 35K feet Caused by damage to fuselage or malfunction of pressurization system Rapid Decompression Indications - Answer- 1. Structural Damage

  1. Explosive Noise
  2. Sudden Decrease in Air Temperature
  3. Fogging in the Cabin
  4. Rush of Air and Unsecured Items Towards Opening Air Leaks - Answer- Notify FD Move passengers away Do NOT block the leak Sit far away from crack Be aware of hypoxia symptoms Hypoxia Symptoms - Answer- Headache; lightheaded or dizzy sensations Respiratory changes Excessive sleepiness Nausea Blue skin, lips, fingernails Senses deteriorate Euphoria Unconsciousness Inadvertent Mask Drop - Answer- Advise Flight Deck Do NOT repack any masks - compartments stay open Move customers if possible How fast can pilots descend during a decompression? - Answer- 39,000 to 18,000 feet in FIVE MINUTES Cabin altitude (below 8000 feet) differs from actual flying altitude Fire Triangle - Answer- Fuel, oxygen, heat Class A Fire - Answer- Material Fire (Water Extinguisher) Class B Fire - Answer- Flammable Liquids (Halon Extinguisher) Class C Fire - Answer- Electrical (Halon Extinguisher)

LSSS - Answer- Give this info to flight deck: Location of fire Severity of fire Smoke description Steps taken to fight the fire Class A Smoke - Answer- Ashy smell (grey or brown smoke) Class B Smoke - Answer- Burnt oil/petrol smell (black smoke) Class C Smoke - Answer- Distinct acrid smell (light grey or white smoke with bluish tinge) Before using an extinguisher... - Answer- You must see a flame! Flashover - Answer- NON SURVIVABLE Rapid fire growth in cabin - which happens in 90 seconds Ignites all combustible gases in cabin Plane has 20 minutes to get down before all controls are gone, and 1/3 of these planes do not land safely Fire Indications - Answer- Lavatory smoke detector Circuit breaker popped Hot spots Power failure(s) Lavatory Smoke Detector Activated - Answer- Check lav for occupancy Feel door with back of hand If the lavatory door is COOL... - Answer-... Open it cautiously Check for fire Use fire fighting procedures If the lavatory door is MODERATELY HOT... - Answer-... Open door cautiously PBE may be advisable Dispense halon and follow fire fighting procedures If the lavatory door is VERY HOT... - Answer-... Keep door closed Advise flight deck immediately Soak material and block air vents in door Move customers away from lavatory area If we use the halon extinguisher, or if it is discharged... - Answer-... Douse the area with water or nonflammable liquid!

Seat Fires - Answer- Use another seat cushion to smash it down Trash Fires - Answer- Remove trash to lavatory floor and wet down with water fire extinguisher OR nonflammable liquid Only use water when removed from under sink! Halon to be used all other times NEVER PROP OPEN A TRASH FLAP APU Torching - Answer- Torching is bursts of flame expelled from aircrafts APU Similar to car backfire, not dangerous Reassure PAX if advised torching is seen Fluorescent Light Ballast Fire - Answer- Should self extinguish due to gas in bulb cavity Once gas burns off, risk is no longer present Notify flight deck Use halon if necessary Engine Torching - Answer- Excess fuel in engine puddles in tailpipe and ignites Notify captain immediately Follow flight deck instructions Tire or Brake Fire - Answer- May follow a rejected takeoff (RTO) Assess exits and the cabin for signs of fire Galley Smoke or Fire - Answer- PULL CIRCUIT BREAKERS! If not possible, contact flight deck to turn off galley power Always use halon Circuit Breaker Info - Answer- It is okay to pull them in case of fire, but DO NOT RESET WITHOUT CAPTAIN'S PERMISSION Fighting Hidden Fires - Answer- AGGRESSIVE AND FAST Relocate PAX if necessary First FA To Fire - Answer- Obtain extinguisher and PBE Assess type and severity FIRST ONE TO FIGHT FIRE, BUT GETS RELIEVED BY SECOND FOR MORE SUPPLIES (Extinguishers and crash axe) Second FA To Fire - Answer- Relieve first FA from fire fighting Continuously fight fire with supplies received from first FA Third, Fourth, and Fifth FA To Fire - Answer- Notify flight deck and maintain communication with them (LSSS)

Move POB's away from fire Make PA to reassure passengers Tell passengers to breathe through clothing Lithium-Ion Battery Fire - Answer- In the personal electronic devices 350 degrees F, cells reach thermal runaway. Battery cells can explode or ignite Fire Containment Bag Step 1 - Answer- Remove all customers from fire location Fire Containment Bag Step 2 - Answer- Retrieve onboard fire extinguishers Fire Containment Bag Steps 3 and 4 - Answer- Aim the water extinguisher and discharge it to put out flames Put extra water on the battery area of device DO NOT SMOTHER DEVICE (heat insulation) Fire Containment Bag Step 5 - Answer- Retrieve the plastic bag that contains the fire containment bag and fire resistant gloves Fire Containment Bag Step 6 - Answer- After fire is extinguished, place the bag next to the device Avoid any intense heat or smoke Fire Containment Bag Step 7 - Answer- Put on fire resistant gloves Fire Containment Bag Step 8 - Answer- Place device in bag and shut, if safe to do so Fire Containment Bag Step 9 - Answer- Place bag face down on galley floor (logo side down) Monitor bag Keep customers away Fire Containment Bag Step 10 - Answer- Leave device in bag for remainder of flight Fire Containment Bag Step 11 - Answer- Lock into lavatory when sterile begins and PIC is cleared to land Notify captain of the location of the device PED Fire If Containment Bag NOT PRESENT Step 1 - Answer- Remove customers from fire location PED Fire If Containment Bag NOT PRESENT Step 2 - Answer- Locate and retrieve onboard fire extinguishers PED Fire If Containment Bag NOT PRESENT Step 3 - Answer- Aim water extinguisher at device and discharge the whole thing!

PED Fire If Containment Bag NOT PRESENT Step 4 - Answer- After flames are gone, continue to monitor PED Fire If Containment Bag NOT PRESENT Step 5 - Answer- Ensure that fire fighting agents are available in case the fire reignites PED Fire If Containment Bag NOT PRESENT Step 6 - Answer- DO NOT MOVE DEVICE! PED Fire If Containment Bag NOT PRESENT Step 7 - Answer- Do not smother or cover device Lithium Ion Battery Post Fire Procedures - Answer- It is now considered a hazmat Follow up with incident report within 24 hours CCR Potential witness reports Post Fire Procedures - Answer- 1. Inform customers to stay below smoke

  1. Give dampened towels or c-folds out
  2. Breathe through clothes
  3. Reseat customers
  4. Administer first aid
  5. Saturate and monitor fire area Smoke Filled Cabin Command - Answer- Cover your nose and mouth! Get below the smoke! Cabin Condition Report for Fire Containment Bag - Answer- Fill out ONLY if the bag has been used or tampered with Heating/Cooling of the Aircraft - Answer- When being heated/cooled on the ground, at least ONE floor level exit must remain opened Smoke Condensation From Air Pack - Answer- Notify flight deck to shut off pack Monitor area and keep captain advised Contact flight deck to confirm source Reassure passengers Rejected Takeoff (RTO) - Answer- Discontinued takeoff prior to reaching takeoff speed Causes: Engine trouble, runway traffic Rejected Takeoff Procedure - Answer- Flight deck yells: Remain seated! Remain seated! FA yells: Remain seated! Remain seated! All while assessing conditions at primary exit and surrounding area

If there is imminent danger, follow EVACUATION procedures Primary Exit Doors In Case of Jetway Malfunction - Answer- A320: 2R A321: 4R