How would you handle an engine fire inside the FAF on an ILS down to mins?

• A. Silence the fire bell and land the airplane, while having the other pilot declare the emergency. Then deal with the fire after we are on the ground
• B. Push to climb and continue the approach
• C. Ignore the warning and complete the approach
• D. Abort the approach and divert immediately

Answer: (A)

When an engine fire occurs inside the Final Approach Fix on an ILS down to minimums, the immediate goal is to bring the aircraft to a safe landing as quickly and controlledly as possible while ensuring the emergency is properly coordinated. The time-critical nature of a fire near the runway makes delaying the landing riskier than attempting a go-around or continuing the approach. By having the other pilot declare the emergency, ATC understands the situation and can give you priority, freeing you to focus on flying the approach and preparing for a safe touchdown. Once on the ground, ground crews can manage the fire suppression and residual issues. In practice you would still follow the engine-fire checklist for the affected engine, but the pressing priority here is a rapid, controlled landing with emergency coordination.