Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #545 (Set 16)

A fuel line breaks, sprays fuel on the hot exhaust manifold, and catches fire. Your FIRST action should be to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — shut off the fuel supply

Stopping the source of flammable liquid is always the immediate priority in a fuel-fed fire. Shutting off the fuel supply eliminates the continuation of the fire triangle before applying extinguishing agents.

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