For a closed lavatory door that is COOL, which action should cabin crew take?

For a closed lavatory door that is COOL, which action should cabin crew take?

• A. Stay outside and wait for instructions
• B. Break down door
• C. Enter lavatory and investigate/fight fire
• D. Evacuate passengers from area

Answer: (C)

A closed lavatory door that is COOL indicates there is no active heat or flame at the doorway, so the space should be accessible and can be assessed quickly. The appropriate action is to enter the lavatory to investigate and, if needed, fight any fire inside. Waiting outside delays potentially critical suppression, and breaking down the door isn’t necessary when the door is cool. Evacuating passengers from the area is not indicated unless the situation escalates to a broader threat like heavy smoke or an uncontrollable fire. This approach allows rapid confirmation of the danger and prompt suppression to prevent spread.

A closed lavatory door that is COOL indicates there is no active heat or flame at the doorway, so the space should be accessible and can be assessed quickly. The appropriate action is to enter the lavatory to investigate and, if needed, fight any fire inside. Waiting outside delays potentially critical suppression, and breaking down the door isn’t necessary when the door is cool. Evacuating passengers from the area is not indicated unless the situation escalates to a broader threat like heavy smoke or an uncontrollable fire. This approach allows rapid confirmation of the danger and prompt suppression to prevent spread.