REPFF Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 28 of 30

Who has the authority to pull the fire alarm after discovering a fire on the worksite

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Direct Answer

Option B: Anyone who has seen a fire can activate the fire alarm

Any crew member discovering an anomaly or outbreak of flame holds the immediate responsibility and authority to sound the general or fire alarm instantly, initiating critical vessel-wide emergency response procedures without hesitation.

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Only Mater can activate the fire alarm

Anyone who has seen a fire can activate the fire alarm (Correct Answer)

only the fire safety officer activates the fire alarm

only the crew can activate the fire alarm

Detailed Explanation & Context

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

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