Firefighting and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

Flash point is defined as the lowest temperature at which a liquid:

Answer: Produces enough vapor to ignite momentarily when exposed to an ignition source

Flash point is the minimum temperature at which a liquid produces sufficient vapor to ignite briefly when an ignition source is applied.

A fire in the ship's paint locker is BEST fought with which fixed system?

Answer: CO2 total flooding system

Paint lockers are typically protected by CO2 fixed flooding systems because they are enclosed spaces with flammable liquids.

What is the purpose of a fire damper in a ship's ventilation system?

Answer: To prevent fire and smoke from spreading through ductwork

Fire dampers automatically close in a fire, preventing flames and smoke from traveling through ventilation ducts to other compartments.

When approaching a closed door during a fire investigation, you should:

Answer: Feel the door and handle for heat before opening

A hot door or handle indicates fire on the other side; opening it could cause backdraft or sudden flame spread.

Which condition is represented by the 'fuel' side of the fire triangle?

Answer: Any combustible material that can oxidize

Fuel is any combustible substance (solid, liquid, or gas) that can undergo oxidation, forming one leg of the fire triangle.

During a fire drill, crew members assigned to the fire party should muster at the fire with:

Answer: Fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and protective clothing

The fire party responds with appropriate PPE including fire suits, SCBA, and charged hose lines to safely combat the fire.

What is the correct procedure if a crewmember's clothing catches fire?

Answer: Stop, drop, and roll on the deck

Stop, drop, and roll smothers flames by cutting off airflow, and is the universally correct response to burning clothing.