You are in compartment "A", shown in the illustration, and suspect a fire in compartment "B". In order to check for and confirm the fire in compartment "B" you should __________. SF-0005

Correct Answer: Option A — feel the bulkhead

Feeling the bulkhead is the safest and most effective initial method to detect heat transfer from a fire in an adjacent compartment. This technique allows personnel to identify the presence of a fire without risking the introduction of oxygen, which could cause a flashover or backdraft.