Engine Plants (Supplementary) USCG Question #202 (Set 3)

A galley grease fire would be classified as __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Class B

Galley grease fires involve cooking oils and fats, which are flammable liquids. These are categorized as Class B fires. Extinguishing these requires removing oxygen via a blanketing agent or specialized wet chemical systems designed to saponify the grease, preventing re-ignition and cooling the fuel source effectively.

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