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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