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REPFF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 18 of 30

To operate the fire extinguisher, the acronym PASS is often used to help us remember to

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Direct Answer

Option A: Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle and sweep at the base of the fire

The universally recognized PASS acronym stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side, providing crew members with a simple, effective operational sequence for portable fire extinguishers.

All Options

A
Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle and sweep at the base of the fire (Correct Answer)
B
Pass by the fire, activate the fire alarm, select the proper extinguisher, shoot at the base of the fire
C
Pull the alarm, alert the response team, shut down the power sources, secure the area
D
Pass by the fire, activate the sprinkler system, seal fire area from oxygen, stop unauthorized entry

Detailed Explanation & Context

The universally recognized PASS acronym stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side, providing crew members with a simple, effective operational sequence for portable fire extinguishers.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (REPFF).

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