What is the FIRST action during a rapid decompression?

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What is the FIRST action during a rapid decompression?

During a rapid decompression the immediate priority is your own safety. The sudden pressure loss can throw you off balance or throw debris around, so the first action is to stand, brace, and secure yourself to stay stable and ready to act. Once you’re in a solid stance, you should quickly put on your oxygen mask to ensure you have a reliable oxygen supply as the cabin altitude rises. After your own oxygen needs are addressed, you can move on to other steps like checking cabin pressure indicators and notifying the flight deck, but those come after you’ve protected yourself.

During a rapid decompression the immediate priority is your own safety. The sudden pressure loss can throw you off balance or throw debris around, so the first action is to stand, brace, and secure yourself to stay stable and ready to act. Once you’re in a solid stance, you should quickly put on your oxygen mask to ensure you have a reliable oxygen supply as the cabin altitude rises. After your own oxygen needs are addressed, you can move on to other steps like checking cabin pressure indicators and notifying the flight deck, but those come after you’ve protected yourself.

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