If flames in the galley cannot be controlled, what should crew do?

• A. Move passengers to the galley.
• B. Stay and fight the fire with no training.
• C. Evacuate.
• D. Clear the area and wait outside.

Answer: (C)

When a galley fire cannot be controlled, the priority is to evacuate to safety. In a confined space with heat, smoke, and potential fuel sources, staying near the fire or trying to fight it without proper training can put everyone at greater risk. Evacuating moves passengers and crew away from the danger, allows the aircraft to be cleared and secured, and lets emergency responders reach the scene promptly.

Moving passengers into the galley would trap them in a hazardous area and hinder evacuation. Staying to fight the fire without training is dangerous and not a recommended response when the fire is out of control. Simply clearing the area and waiting outside delays evacuation and leaves people exposed to smoke and potential reflash or spreading fire.