If smoke is detected in a galley or lavatory, what is the correct procedure?

• A. Notify the lead flight attendant, isolate area, and follow the emergency procedures
• B. Continue service and monitor
• C. Open compartments to ventilate
• D. Notify ground support after landing

Answer: (A)

Immediate containment and clear communication are essential when smoke is detected in the galley or lavatory. The best response is to notify the lead flight attendant so the team can coordinate quickly, isolate the area to prevent the smoke from spreading, and follow the established emergency procedures. These steps ensure rapid coordination with the cockpit, protect passengers and crew, and set up the appropriate actions such as securing power to the area, briefing passengers, and preparing for possible fire suppression or evacuation if needed. Continuing service and monitoring delays safety actions, opening compartments to ventilate can spread smoke and worsen the situation, and notifying ground support after landing is too late to manage the in-flight hazard.