AB Firefighting and Emergency Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are part of an initial response team for a fire in the engine room. Which of the following actions should be prioritized to prevent the fire from spreading?

Accepted Answer

Shutting down fuel lines, stopping ventilation, and securing fire dampers.

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Starting the emergency fire pump and cooling boundaries.

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Immediately discharging the fixed CO2 system.

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Gathering all available portable fire extinguishers at the scene.

Question 2

A fire has broken out involving pooled diesel fuel on the deck. Which class of fire is this, and what is the MOST appropriate portable extinguishing agent to use?

Accepted Answer

Class B; Foam or Dry Chemical

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Class A; Water

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Class C; Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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Class K; Wet Chemical

Question 3

What is the general emergency alarm signal that calls all crew to their muster stations?

Accepted Answer

Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast.

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One prolonged blast on the ship's whistle.

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A continuous ringing of the ship's bell.

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Three short blasts followed by one long blast.

Question 4

Which of the following items is a required component of a SOLAS-compliant Fireman's Outfit?

Accepted Answer

An intrinsically safe (explosion-proof) safety lamp.

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A handheld GPS unit.

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A multi-gas detector.

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A thermal imaging camera.

Question 5

Before releasing a fixed CO2 fire-extinguishing system into a machinery space, what is the most critical final step?

Accepted Answer

Confirming that all personnel have been evacuated and accounted for.

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Notifying the port authority of the intention to release CO2.

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Starting the emergency generator.

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Checking the pressure on the master CO2 valve.

Question 6

You are on watch and see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What should be your FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Sound the fire alarm and report the location to the bridge.

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Immediately open the door to investigate and fight the fire.

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Use a fire hose to cool the door and surrounding bulkhead.

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Find the nearest fire extinguisher before taking any other action.