Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #552 (Set 16)

You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room. You should secure the power, then __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — use a portable CO2 extinguisher

Under USCG Deck Safety, SOLAS Chapter III, and 46 CFR regulations, when addressing 'You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room. You should secure the power, then', the mandated standard is: 'use a portable CO2 extinguisher'.

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