GSK Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 6 of 30
Best method for fighting a fire in the paint room is
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Direct Answer
Option C: Use a foam type extinguisher
Paint rooms store flammable liquids, making fires (Class B) likely. Foam extinguishers are highly effective as they create a cooling, vapor-suppressing blanket over the burning liquid surface, preventing re-ignition and spread.
All Options
A
Use a water jet
B
Use a fire blanket
C
Use a foam type extinguisher
(Correct Answer)
D
Use a soda acid extinguisher
Detailed Explanation & Context
Paint rooms store flammable liquids, making fires (Class B) likely. Foam extinguishers are highly effective as they create a cooling, vapor-suppressing blanket over the burning liquid surface, preventing re-ignition and spread.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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