During boarding, what should the CC who sees the fire first do?

• A. Be ready to evacuate if necessary
• B. All CC will be checking the conditions outside and inside the airplane
• C. The CC who sees the fire first goes straight to the interphone Press 222 and tells the Captain: There is a fire "location"
• D. For any passengers boarding use the command "Stop. Go back"

Answer: (C)

When a fire is spotted, the immediate priority is to establish centralized command and fast coordination. The cabin crew member who first sees the fire should go straight to the interphone and report to the Captain that there is a fire at the specified location, using the fastest line (interphone 222). This alert triggers the Captain to declare an emergency if needed, coordinate with the flight deck, activate fire-suppression procedures, and decide whether to halt boarding, initiate evacuation, or take other protective actions. Preparing to evacuate or checking conditions outside and inside are important, but they depend on the Captain’s direction and the overall emergency plan, so reporting the fire to the Captain without delay is the crucial first step.