USCG Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Question 1

What are the three elements of the fire triangle?

Accepted Answer

Fuel, heat, and oxygen

Answer

Heat, smoke, and oxygen

Answer

Fuel, water, and heat

Answer

Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen

Question 2

What class of fire involves flammable liquids such as oil, gasoline, and paint?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class C

Answer

Class D

Question 3

Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for a Class C (electrical) fire?

Accepted Answer

Dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher

Answer

Water extinguisher

Answer

Foam extinguisher

Answer

Halon extinguisher only

Question 4

What is the purpose of a fire detection system aboard a vessel?

Accepted Answer

To provide early warning so the crew can respond before a fire spreads

Answer

To automatically extinguish fires

Answer

To alert the Coast Guard automatically

Answer

To shut down the engine room fans

Question 5

When fighting a fire in an enclosed space, what is the primary personal safety concern?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen depletion and toxic smoke inhalation

Answer

Noise from the SCBA

Answer

Running out of water

Answer

Damage to fire hoses

Question 6

What is the first action a crew member should take upon discovering a fire aboard?

Accepted Answer

Sound the alarm to alert the crew and master

Answer

Attempt to extinguish it immediately

Answer

Contact the Coast Guard on VHF Channel 16

Answer

Muster at the lifeboat station