Types Of Fires and Extinguishers

Question 1

Types of Fires

Classes A, B, C

Answer 1

Class A - wood
Class B - flammable liquids
Class C - electrical

Question 2

Types of Fire Extinguishers

BI, BII

Answer 2

BI
4 lb CO2 + 2 lb dry chem
or 2.5 lb Halon

BII
15 CO2 + 10 lb dry chem
or 10 lb Halon

Question 3

Extinguisher Requirements

-with and w/o fixed systems

Answer 3

Fixed Fire Extinguisher Systems
With…………..
Under 26’       none
     26-39’       1 BI
     40-65’       2 BI or 1 BII

Without……..
Under 26’ 1 BI
26-39’ 2 BI or 1 BII
40-65’ 3 BI or 1 BI + 1 BII

Question 4

If a FIRE breaks out…

Please stop turning the Radio to AM. Don’t redo full hatches.

Answer 4

1-Everyone into PFDs
2-Stop all headway
3-Turn so that smoke blows outboard
4-Radio rescue authorities: Problem/Position
5-Aim extinguisher at base of fire
6-Dunk smoldering stuff to prevent reignition
7-Radio authorities:
   A) Help no longer needed
   B) Abandon ship
*Shut off fuel to an engine on fire
*DO NOT OPEN HATCHES IMMEDIATELY