RAFF Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 17 of 30
If heavy smoke is coming from the paint locker, the first fire fighting response should be to _______
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Direct Answer
Option D: Secure the ventilation
Securing ventilation is paramount to prevent oxygen supply to the fire and to contain smoke, aligning with STCW Table A-VI/3 principles. This limits fire spread and facilitates safer firefighting operations in enclosed spaces like paint lockers.
All Options
A
Release the CO2 flooding system
B
Open the door to evaluate the extent of the fire
C
Enter and use portable extinguisher
D
Secure the ventilation
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Securing ventilation is paramount to prevent oxygen supply to the fire and to contain smoke, aligning with STCW Table A-VI/3 principles. This limits fire spread and facilitates safer firefighting operations in enclosed spaces like paint lockers.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Advanced Fire Fighting (RAFF).
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