AFF Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 24 of 30
Portable foam fire extinguishers are designed for use on which classes of fires?
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Direct Answer
Option B: Class A and B fires
Portable foam fire extinguishers are primarily designed for Class A fires (ordinary combustibles) and Class B fires (flammable liquids). They work by creating a foam blanket that smothers the fire and cools the fuel.
All Options
A
Class A and D fires
B
Class A and B fires
(Correct Answer)
C
Class B and C fires
D
Class C and D fires
Detailed Explanation & Context
Portable foam fire extinguishers are primarily designed for Class A fires (ordinary combustibles) and Class B fires (flammable liquids). They work by creating a foam blanket that smothers the fire and cools the fuel.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF).
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