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AFF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 18 of 30

What is the recommended method for handling an injured person during a shipboard firefighting operation?

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Direct Answer

Option B: Moving the person to a designated safe area

During a shipboard fire, the immediate priority for an injured person is to move them quickly and safely to a designated safe area, away from direct fire hazards or smoke. Administering first aid should follow once the individual is in a secure environment.

All Options

A
Immediate evacuation to the shore
B
Moving the person to a designated safe area (Correct Answer)
C
Placing the person in a confined space
D
Administering first aid at the fire location

Detailed Explanation & Context

During a shipboard fire, the immediate priority for an injured person is to move them quickly and safely to a designated safe area, away from direct fire hazards or smoke. Administering first aid should follow once the individual is in a secure environment.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF).

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