Fire Fighting

Question 1

1, Which type of fire extinguishers are permitted on inspected vessels?

a. Foam.
b. Carbon dioxide.
c. Dry chemical.
d. All of the above.

Answer 1

d. All of the above.

Question 2

2, The fire pump required for a 75 gross ton mechanically propelled vessel, 58 feet in length, carrying 52 passengers shall be capable of:

a. A minimum pumping capacity of 10 GPM.
b. A minimum pumping capacity of 25 GPM.
c. A minimum pumping capacity of 50 GPM.
d. Discharging an effective stream from a hose connected to the highest outlet.

Answer 2

c. A minimum pumping capacity of 50 GPM.

Question 3

3, A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is required to be recharged if the weight loss exceeds what percentage of the weight of the charge?

a. One percent.
b. Five percent.
c. Seven percent.
d. Ten percent.

Answer 3

d. Ten percent.

Question 4

4, A small passenger vessel that has a power driven fire pump must have a sufficient number of fire hydrants to:

a. Reach at least two compartments fore and aft of the fire hydrant.
b. Reach any part of the vessel using a single length of fire hose.
c. Reach all compartments with no more than two lengths of hose.
d. None of the above.

Answer 4

b. Reach any part of the vessel using a single length of fire hose.

Question 5

5, Your vessel must have a B-II fire extinguisher. Which extinguisher meets this requirement?

a. 4 lb carbon dioxide.
b. 4 lb dry chemical.
c. 15 lb carbon dioxide.
d. 1 gallon foam.

Answer 5

c. 15 lb carbon dioxide.

Question 6

6, Portable fire extinguishers must be installed and located:

a. To be clearly visible.
b. Readily accessible from the space being protected.
c. Installed and located to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
d. All of the above.

Answer 6

d. All of the above.

Question 7

7, What would be an example of a B-I extinguisher?

a. 2.5 gallon foam.
b. 10 lb carbon dioxide.
c. 2 lb dry chemical.
d. 5 lb foam.

Answer 7

c. 2 lb dry chemical.

Question 8

8, Which statement is true concerning a fire hose on a small passenger vessel?

a. Fire hose shall be at least ¾” outside diameter.
b. One length of fire hose shall be provided for every two fire hydrants.
c. A fire hose with nozzle must be attached to each hydrant at all times.
d. Two lengths of fire hose shall be provided for every hydrant.

Answer 8

c. A fire hose with nozzle must be attached to each hydrant at all times.

Question 9

9, On vessels that are required to have fixed carbon dioxide systems, the controls to operate the system shall be installed in an accessible location:

a. Outside the space protected.
b. Inside the space protected.
c. At the carbon dioxide cylinders.
d. In a padlocked waterproof box.

Answer 9

a. Outside the space protected.

Question 10

10, Fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems shall be installed to protect enclosed machinery and fuel tank spaces of all vessels using gasoline or other fuel having a flash point of:

a. 50 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
b. 75 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
c. 90 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
d. 110 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Answer 10

d. 110 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Question 11

11, Which statement is true concerning the number of portable fire extinguishers required in the galley of a small passenger vessel?

a. None are required.
b. One B-I extinguisher is required.
c. One B-II extinguisher is required.
d. Two B-I extinguishers are required.

Answer 11

c. One B-II extinguisher is required.

Question 12

12, On a small passenger vessel, a garden type fire hose and nozzle are acceptable if:

a. It is of a good commercial grade.
b. Has sufficient strength to withstand the maximum pressure that can be produced by the fire pump.
c. Both A and B.
d. None of the above.

Answer 12

c. Both A and B.

Question 13

13, Which of the following spaces must be equipped with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system?

a. A space containing propulsion machinery.
b. A paint locker.
c. A storeroom containing flammable.
d. All of the above.

Answer 13

d. All of the above.

Question 14

14, Each overnight accommodation space on a vessel with overnight accommodations for passengers must be fitted with:

a. An independent modular smoke detecting and alarm unit.
b. A type III portable fire extinguisher.
c. A fixed type fire extinguishing system.
d. A fire hydrant with at least two lengths of hose.

Answer 14

a. An independent modular smoke detecting and alarm unit.

Question 15

15, A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have at least one fire axe located in or adjacent to:

a. The pilothouse.
b. The primary operating station.
c. Every manned space.
d. The forecastle.

Answer 15

b. The primary operating station.

Question 16

16, A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least how many 21/2 gallon buckets, with the words ‘‘FIRE BUCKET’’ stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket.

a. One.
b. Four.
c. Three.
d. Two.

Answer 16

c. Three.

Question 17

17, How must a fire hose be destroyed if found defective and incapable of repair during an initial or subsequent inspection for certification?

a. The hose must be destroyed in pieces no larger than 10 square inches.
b. The owner, managing operator, or master shall destroy each fire hose in the presence of the marine inspector.
c. The hose should be labeled “DEFECTIVE” in red letters at least 2” high.
d. The hose may be discarded in any manner.

Answer 17

b. The owner, managing operator, or master shall destroy each fire hose in the presence of the marine inspector.