AB Firefighting and Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as fuel oil and paint?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class B fires involve flammable liquids such as oil, fuel, and paint.

Question 2

What is the FIRST action a crewmember should take upon discovering a fire aboard ship?

Accepted Answer

Sound the alarm and notify the bridge

Answer

The first action is always to sound the alarm so others can respond and the ship's emergency team can be mobilized.

Question 3

A CO2 fixed fire-extinguishing system is MOST effective in which space?

Accepted Answer

Enclosed machinery spaces

Answer

CO2 systems are most effective in enclosed machinery spaces where the gas can blanket the fire and displace oxygen.

Question 4

When using a portable CO2 extinguisher on a fire, you should aim the horn at the:

Accepted Answer

Base of the fire

Answer

Directing CO2 at the base of the fire cuts off the fuel-oxygen interaction most effectively.

Question 5

The International Shore Connection is used to:

Accepted Answer

Connect ship's fire hoses to shore-based fire hydrants

Answer

The International Shore Connection is a standardized fitting that allows shore fire hoses to be connected to the ship's fire main.

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