FPFF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 13 of 30
Heat removal how it stops FIRE?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Cooling
Heat removal is a primary method of fire extinguishment. When applied to a fire, water absorbs heat and turns into steam, thereby lowering the temperature of the fuel below its ignition point. This process is known as cooling.
All Options
A
Cooling
(Correct Answer)
B
Inhibition
C
Smothering
D
Starvation
Detailed Explanation & Context
Heat removal is a primary method of fire extinguishment. When applied to a fire, water absorbs heat and turns into steam, thereby lowering the temperature of the fuel below its ignition point. This process is known as cooling.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF).
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