Firefighting and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

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

Answer: Class B

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

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

Answer: Sound the alarm and notify the bridge

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

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

Answer: Enclosed machinery spaces

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

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

Answer: Base of the fire

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

The International Shore Connection is used to:

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

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

What does the term 'smothering' mean in fire suppression?

Answer: Cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire

Smothering extinguishes fire by excluding oxygen, one of the three elements of the fire triangle.

Which fire detection system is best suited for spaces with machinery that produces heat during normal operation?

Answer: Optical flame detector

Optical flame detectors sense infrared or ultraviolet radiation from flames, making them ideal where heat and smoke are normally present.