Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #683 (Set 20)

A fire in the radio transmitter would be of what class?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — C

Radio transmitters and communication electronics operate on energized electrical circuits. Any fire involving this equipment falls under Class C, requiring clean, non-conductive agents such as carbon dioxide to extinguish the flame without destroying delicate microelectronics or endangering personnel with electrical feedback.

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