Which piece of emergency equipment must be stowed near a required fire extinguisher in the cabin?

Which piece of emergency equipment must be stowed near a required fire extinguisher in the cabin?

• A. Portable Breathing Equipment (PBE)
• B. AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• C. Fire Blanket
• D. Spare Life Vest

Answer: (A)

The need is for quick access to equipment that directly supports firefighting and safe operation in smoke. A Portable Breathing Equipment unit provides breathable air so crew can approach a fire or perform evacuation in smoky conditions. Stowing it near a required fire extinguisher ensures the air supply is immediately available as soon as the extinguisher is accessed, reducing delay and helping with both fire suppression and passenger safety. Other items, like an AED, fire blanket, or spare life vest, have different primary purposes and don’t have the same mandated proximity to a fire extinguisher.

The need is for quick access to equipment that directly supports firefighting and safe operation in smoke. A Portable Breathing Equipment unit provides breathable air so crew can approach a fire or perform evacuation in smoky conditions. Stowing it near a required fire extinguisher ensures the air supply is immediately available as soon as the extinguisher is accessed, reducing delay and helping with both fire suppression and passenger safety. Other items, like an AED, fire blanket, or spare life vest, have different primary purposes and don’t have the same mandated proximity to a fire extinguisher.