Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #551 (Set 16)

There is a fire in the crew's quarters of your vessel. You should __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — close all ventilation to the quarters if possible

Closing ventilation boundaries starves the compartment fire of oxygen and prevents the spread of toxic smoke and flames throughout the vessel's accommodation spaces in accordance with marine firefighting doctrines.

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