United Airlines - Inflight Services - Comprehensive Final Exam 2023

Halon/BRX Fire Extinguisher Used for A, B, and C fires. With hose, lasts 12 seconds. Without hose, lasts 8 seconds. Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) Oxygen duration is 15 minutes. Blinking green light indicates that oxygen is still flowing. Alternating green/red light indicates it is time to vacate the scene before oxygen runs out. Water Fire Extinguisher Should only be used on class A fires or on PEDs. Contains an antifreeze additive which may cause skin/eye irritation. Water will last 30 seconds continuously and you must turn the cylinder clockwise until it punctures the cartridge to start use. Portable Pulse Oxygen Bottle (PPOB) Lasts up to 180 minutes. Should only be used when a person is breathing. Portable Oxygen Bottle (POB) Make sure to not deplete below 500 psi if other oxygen sources are available. Hose should be plugged into the high flow outlet and gauge should be faced towards the aisle or FA when in use. Aviox Oxygen (Dual Canister) Used following a decompression. Gets very hot (500 degrees F). Each canister lasts 20 mins. CPR pocket mask Attach valve port toward the body. Reverse the mask for infants. Thermal Containment Bag (TCB) Used to contain heat and fire from a PED.