Cd.161 Fire Fighting Advance

1. Who bares the overall responsibility for a fire fighting operation onboard a vessel until help arrives?

• The Master

2. Which of the following should be installed in areas with a high risk of fire?

• A fixed extinguishing installation

3. Which of the following should not be done when fighting a fire?

• Opening the ventilation

4. It is important that messages to smoke divers are made:

• short and precise

5. What is the first thing that should be done upon detecting a fire?

• Notify the bridge

6. In the event of a fire involving dangerous goods onboard, where can you find information on the chemical reactions taking place?

• On its data card

7. Which extinguishing agent must you absolutely not use in the event of a fire involving magnesium?

• Water

8. When discovering an injured person what is the first thing you should check for?

• Hazards

9. Dry distillation can cause which of the following?

• Fire gases

10. Which of the following must smoke divers be equipped with?

• UHF radio

11. Which of the following will the local authorities take care of?

• Requisitioning the necessary resources

12. What is the first phase of onboard fire fighting tactics?

• Alert

13. If someone does not report to their mustering station during a fire what should be done?

• Conduct a search

14. Who will usually carry out statutory surveys and certifications?

• The ship's classification society

15. What is the safest and most effective way to apply water in a fire fighting operation onboard a vessel?

• Fog

16. One liter of water equals approximately how many litres of steam or mist?

• 1700

17. What should fire-fighters always be equipped with?

• Communications equipment

18. What is the most common cause of engine room fires?

• Oil leaks and hot surfaces

19. What kind of fires should be reported?

• All types of fires

20. In the event of a fire investigation what should the crew do?

• Aid in the collection of evidence

21. Why is it important to report fires?

• To prevent future fires

22. When writing a report, which one of the following questions should be asked when interviewing witnesses?

• Were proper routines followed

• Was equipment working properly

• Was the area well maintained

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