As team leader of the #2 emergency squad you arrive at the scene of a fire in the Bosun's store room on the weather deck. How would you proceed to fight this fire?

Correct Answer: Option A — First, size up the fire situation before committing crew members and equipment and then relay accurate information to the Bridge.

Proper tactical sizing-up is fundamental before committing emergency squads to any compartment fire. Evaluating smoke density, boundary temperatures, and potential hazards allows the team leader to formulate a safe attack plan and report accurate situational data to the bridge.