Which equipment provides breathable air for cabin crew when fighting a fire?

Which equipment provides breathable air for cabin crew when fighting a fire?

• A. Halon fire extinguisher
• B. Drager PBE
• C. Protective gloves
• D. Axe

Answer: (B)

When fighting a fire, you need a source of breathable air independent of the smoky cabin air. The Dräger PBE provides that by delivering air from a cylinder through a mask or hood, so the crew member can breathe clean air while approaching the fire or assisting passengers. It’s designed specifically for emergency firefighting and potential rapid egress, giving a limited-duration supply of air suitable for hard-to-breathe environments. The other options don’t supply breathable air. A halon extinguisher releases gas to suppress the flame, not to provide air for breathing. Protective gloves protect the hands, and an axe is a tool for breaking through obstacles or accessing areas, not for air supply.

When fighting a fire, you need a source of breathable air independent of the smoky cabin air. The Dräger PBE provides that by delivering air from a cylinder through a mask or hood, so the crew member can breathe clean air while approaching the fire or assisting passengers. It’s designed specifically for emergency firefighting and potential rapid egress, giving a limited-duration supply of air suitable for hard-to-breathe environments.

The other options don’t supply breathable air. A halon extinguisher releases gas to suppress the flame, not to provide air for breathing. Protective gloves protect the hands, and an axe is a tool for breaking through obstacles or accessing areas, not for air supply.