Understanding Cabin Crew Emergency Protocols

What is the primary role of cabin crew during an emergency?

• To check passenger tickets before boarding.

• To ensure passenger safety and manage the emergency situation.

• To assist the pilot with navigation.

• To serve food and drinks to passengers.

List three types of in-flight emergencies that cabin crew may encounter.

• Passenger misbehavior

• Turbulence during landing

• Medical emergencies, cabin depressurization, fire or smoke in the cabin

• Lost luggage during flight

What is the first action cabin crew should take in case of a fire on board?

• Ignore the situation and continue service.

• Activate the fire alarm and notify the flight deck.

• Use a fire extinguisher without notifying anyone.

• Evacuate all passengers immediately.

How should cabin crew assist passengers during an emergency evacuation?

• Cabin crew should prioritize their own safety over passengers.

• Cabin crew should remain seated during the evacuation.

• Cabin crew should instruct passengers to wait for further announcements.

• Cabin crew should direct passengers to exits, assist those in need, and ensure a quick and orderly evacuation.

What equipment is typically used by cabin crew to manage smoke in the cabin?

• Smoke detectors

• Fire alarms

• Emergency exits

• Fire extinguishers

Describe the procedure for handling a medical emergency on a flight.

• Ignore the situation and continue the flight

• Ask passengers to handle the emergency themselves

• Use personal medical supplies only without notifying the crew

• Assess the situation, notify the captain, request medical assistance, use onboard equipment, and consider diverting the flight if necessary.

What are the key responsibilities of the lead cabin crew member during an emergency?

• Key responsibilities include assessing the emergency, directing crew, communicating with passengers, executing emergency procedures, and ensuring passenger safety.

• Preparing meals for passengers

• Managing in-flight entertainment systems

• Conducting routine safety checks

How can cabin crew ensure passenger compliance during an emergency situation?

• By ignoring passenger instructions during the emergency.

• By asking passengers to remain seated without explanation.

• By clearly communicating and demonstrating emergency procedures.

• By playing loud music to distract passengers.

What is the importance of conducting pre-flight safety briefings?

• They provide entertainment during the flight.

• They help in meal selection for passengers.

• They ensure passenger safety and preparedness in emergencies.

• They are only necessary for international flights.

How should cabin crew respond to a decompression event?

• Ignore the situation and continue service

• Evacuate the aircraft immediately

• Turn off all cabin lights and remain seated

• Cabin crew should don oxygen masks, assist passengers, and follow emergency protocols.