Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #542 (Set 16)

When fighting fires in spaces containing bottles of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), you should __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — cool the bottles or remove them from the fire area

Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders exposed to fire absorb heat rapidly, increasing internal pressure and risking catastrophic BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion). Cooling with water streams or removing them from the thermal zone is critical.

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