During taxiing, what should the first CC do if they see a fire?

• A. All CC will be checking the conditions outside and inside the airplane
• B. The CC who sees the fire first goes straight to interphone Press 222 and tells the Captain: Stop the aircraft there is a fire "location"
• C. Be ready to evacuate if necessary
• D. Inform the Captain immediately

Answer: (B)

When a fire is spotted during taxiing, the top priority is rapid, authoritative communication with the flight deck. The first crew member who sees the fire should immediately use the interphone (press 222) to tell the Captain that there is a fire and provide its location. This lets the Captain stop the aircraft promptly and coordinate the emergency response with clear situational awareness. Waiting to inform without specifying the location, or delaying to check conditions, slows down critical actions and can worsen the situation. Being ready to evacuate is important, but it follows the Captain’s guidance based on the evolving threat.