Fire Fighting

Question 1

The prudent mariner should use the practice of “good housekeeping” to prevent fires at all times.

True

False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What classification of fire consists of burning materials such as wood, paper, cloth, trash or other ordinary materials?

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

Answer 2

Class A

Question 3

What classification of fire consists of burning electrical conduit, live electrical equipment or electrical insulation?

Class A

Class B

Class C

Class D

Answer 3

Class C

Question 4

What are the three elements needed to start a fire?

Air, Heat, Fire

Air, Heat, Conduction

Air, Heat, Fuel

Air, Heat, Convection

Answer 4

Air, Heat, Fuel

Question 5

Spreading a fire though contact is known as ____________________.

Conduction

Convection

Infra-red radiation

Transfer

Answer 5

Conduction

Question 6

High-Velocity fire extinguishers have a ________________ range.

15-20ft

25-35ft

35-45ft

5-10ft

Answer 6

25-35ft

Question 7

______________ should be used to to extinguish type A and type B fires but the disadvantage is that is leaves a messy residue.

Water

CO2

Foam

Halon

Answer 7

Foam

Question 8

__________________ can be used for type A, B and C fires.

Foam

Water

Halon

Carbon Dioxide

Answer 8

Carbon Dioxide

Question 9

What chemical agent is only used for Class D fires?

Halon

Foam

CO2

Dry Powder

Answer 9

Dry Powder

Question 10

What chemical agent is no longer produced for fire extinguishing due to threats for the environment?

Dry Powder

Dry Chemical

Halon

CO2

Answer 10

Halon

Question 11

The Coast Guard classifies extinguishers as __________ and __________.

A-I and A-II

B-I and B-II

C-1 and C-II

D-1 and D-11

Answer 11

B-I and B-II

Question 12

Boats 26′ to 40′, per USCG regulation, shall carry ___________________.

1 X B-I extinguishers

2 X B-II extinguishers

2 X B-I extinguishers

3 X B-I extinguishers

Answer 12

2 X B-I extinguishers

Question 13

Some methods to practice to reduce the risk of fire onboard include________________,

Daily fire drills

Leaving fuel in vented, open containers

Keep all USCG extinguishers in working order

None of the above

Answer 13

Keep all USCG extinguishers in working order

Question 14

What is used to test for oxygen in a space with no combustible gases?

Flash light

Flame safety lamp

Infra-red safety lamp

Combustible gas indicator

Answer 14

Flame safety lamp

Question 15

Before anyone enters a space suspected of possible explosive vapors or lack on oxygen, a check should be done.

True

False

Answer 15

True