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Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of a fixed fire suppression system in the engine room?

    Answer: To automatically deliver suppression agent to control or extinguish a fire without crew entry

    Fixed engine room fire suppression systems (CO2 or clean agent) automatically discharge suppression agent into the protected space, controlling fires without requiring crew entry into a dangerous environment.

  2. Before activating a fixed CO2 system in the engine room, what must be done first?

    Answer: Ensure all personnel have evacuated the space and close all ventilation

    All personnel must be evacuated from the CO2-protected space and all ventilation openings closed before activating the system, as CO2 in concentrations needed to suppress fires is fatal to humans.

  3. What is the purpose of the fire main system aboard a vessel?

    Answer: To distribute seawater under pressure to fire hoses and hydrants throughout the vessel

    The fire main is a dedicated piping system that distributes pressurized seawater from fire pumps to fire hydrants, hoses, and nozzles throughout the vessel for firefighting use.

  4. Which type of breathing apparatus is required for fighting fires in enclosed spaces?

    Answer: A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

    Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) provides firefighters with their own air supply, enabling them to work in smoke-filled and oxygen-deficient spaces for extended periods.

  5. What is a 'fire party' on a vessel?

    Answer: A designated team of trained crew members responsible for fighting fires

    A fire party is a designated group of trained crew members with assigned roles — hose team, boundary cooling, ventilation control — to respond to and combat fires aboard the vessel.

  6. What does the acronym RACE stand for in shipboard fire response?

    Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish or Evacuate

    RACE stands for Rescue anyone in immediate danger, Alarm to alert the crew, Contain the fire by closing doors and hatches, and Extinguish or Evacuate depending on the fire size.

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