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Testing a tank that contained gasoline w/ combustible gas indicator. Needle moved rapidly to 100 then fell to zero. What is the concentration
Over the flammable range
Ship to shore on VHF. Use…
VHF-FM service
Foam extinguishes by
Shutting off oxygen supply
Range of 15 lb CO2 extinguisher
3 to 8 ft
NOT true about dry powder extinguisher
Temps less than 32*, recharge more often
Remove corrosion on female coupling of fire hose
Fresh water, soap, and stiff brush
Approaching a fire from WINDWARD, sheild firefighters Using
Low velocity fog
T Boat accident resulting in loss of life, serious injury or $25,000 property damage reported to
The Coast Guard
120 GT sea going tug w/ 2 licensed operators and 4 seamen. How many ABs under 600 miles
2
Lifeboat lowered to the water w/ crew and maneuvered every
3 months
FALSE approved buoyant work vests
May be substituted for up to 50% of required life preservers
Unless COI is adults only : # of approved jackets for children?
10% total # of persons carried
Discover fuel leak in line to engine. FIRST…
Close the fuel valve at the tank
Treatment of frostbite includes
Warming exposed parts rapidly
Bolts in TEMPORARILY connected standard ANSI coupling
4
Spinal cord damage in unconscious patient
Prick skin of hands and soles of feet w/ sharp object to check for reaction
D039SA dry chemical releasing station
48
When rescue vessel approaches lifeboat in heavy weather, PIC should
Wait for calmer weather
“Oars”
Complete the stroke and level oars horizontally w/ blades trimmed fore and aft
“Toss oars”
Complete the stroke, come to “Oars”, raise the oars smartly the vertical, rest handles on footings and trim blades fore and aft
“Way enough”
Complete the stroke, raise your oar slightly, swing it forward, and place it in the boat
Lifefloat
Rigid lifesaving device designed to support survivors in the water
On rigid liferaft you may NOT find
Fishing kit
Offshore drilling units - liferaft not intended for favor launching must float free or
Be equipped w/ hydrostatic release
What prevents inflatable raft from being pulled under when vessel sinks beyond 100 ft
The weak link in the painter line
Knife in inflatable raft located
Special pocket forward
Length of painter on inflatable liferaft
100 ft
Signaling devices required on inflatable liferafts
Orange smoke signal
Red flares
Maximum time distress flares approved for
3 1/2 years
Liferaft w capacity of 8 ppl used in ocean service required to carry
12 liters of fresh water
Inflatable liferafts are provided w
A towing connection
Generally inflates liferafts
Non-toxic gas
