RAFF Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 14 of 30
What action should be taken first when discovering a fire on board ?
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Direct Answer
Option C: Activate a fire alarm
Immediate emergency response protocols dictate that upon discovering a fire, the crew member must first sound the nearest manual fire alarm to alert the bridge and shipboard personnel before attempting localized firefighting.
All Options
A
Look for the nearest fire extinguisher
B
Go to your cabin and gather your belonging
C
Activate a fire alarm
(Correct Answer)
D
Go to your emergency much station
Detailed Explanation & Context
Immediate emergency response protocols dictate that upon discovering a fire, the crew member must first sound the nearest manual fire alarm to alert the bridge and shipboard personnel before attempting localized firefighting.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Advanced Fire Fighting (RAFF).
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