A Type C fire has been reported onboard your vessel. What type of materials would your fire teams expect to find at the scene?

Correct Answer: Option A — Electrical equipment where the use of nonconducting extinguishing agent is of first importance

Class C fires are defined by the presence of energized electrical equipment. The fundamental requirement for suppression is the use of a non-conductive extinguishing agent to protect the firefighter from electrical shock. Once the power is isolated, the fire may then be treated as a Class A fire.