How do you check if there's a fire in the lavatory?

How do you check if there's a fire in the lavatory?

• A. Feel Door With The Back Of Your Hand
• B. Open Door Quickly
• C. Look For Smoke Under The Door
• D. Listen For Crackling

Answer: (A)

When there's a possibility of a fire in a confined space like a lavatory, the first thing to check is whether heat is showing on the other side of the door. Feeling the door with the back of your hand lets you sense heat quickly and safely. It’s more sensitive to warmth and won’t burn your skin as you test the surface. If the door is hot, that means fire is likely nearby, and opening the door could feed the flames and push hot gases into your path, so you should not open it. Instead, stay put, alert others, and follow crew instructions or use an alternate route if advised. If the door feels cool, you can open it cautiously to verify the situation: test for smoke and ensure the exit path is clear, then proceed slowly while staying low to avoid smoke. Relying on heat before opening minimizes risk, whereas opening blindly or depending on sounds or smoke seen under the door can lead you into danger.

When there's a possibility of a fire in a confined space like a lavatory, the first thing to check is whether heat is showing on the other side of the door. Feeling the door with the back of your hand lets you sense heat quickly and safely. It’s more sensitive to warmth and won’t burn your skin as you test the surface. If the door is hot, that means fire is likely nearby, and opening the door could feed the flames and push hot gases into your path, so you should not open it. Instead, stay put, alert others, and follow crew instructions or use an alternate route if advised.

If the door feels cool, you can open it cautiously to verify the situation: test for smoke and ensure the exit path is clear, then proceed slowly while staying low to avoid smoke. Relying on heat before opening minimizes risk, whereas opening blindly or depending on sounds or smoke seen under the door can lead you into danger.