Did you read the CVR transcript? These guys need to work on their CRM.
13:18:03.4
HOT-2 Captain, there's a fire!
HOT-1 What's that?
HOT-2 It is an exothermic process where substances react with atmospheric
oxygen to produce energy, but that is not important right now.
HOT-1 Pull yourself together.
HOT [repeated sound of slap or other impact]
HOT-1 I'm in charge, and fortunately, I have been trained by Boeing for this very situation.
HOT-2 That's great I am so relieved.
HOT-1 Now, take these stickers and apply them prominently to the face of all malfunctioning equipment.
HOT-2 [apparently reading] "Made by the Airbus European Consortium"
HOT-2 How will this solve the problem? This is a Boeing airplane!
HOT-1 ...with many subcontractors, now including Airbus.
HOT-2 It is the Lithium batteries, they are really hot!
HOT-1 Here, use my gloves.
HOT-2 [apparently reading] "Made in the USA by Boeing..."
HOT-1 Yes, they are not very well made. You may burn your fingers.
HOT-2 Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop using meth.