Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #543 (Set 16)

Which firefighting method is an example of an indirect attack on a fire?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Flooding a paint locker with CO2 and sealing the compartment

Flooding a defined space such as a paint locker with CO2 and sealing it constitutes an indirect attack. This method starves the fire of oxygen without requiring personnel to enter the hazardous compartment directly.

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