Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #582 (Set 17)

You detect an odor of burning electrical insulation and then notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following is the LEAST likely of your next actions?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Break out the nearest fire hose.

Using a water fire hose on burning electrical insulation risks severe shock and further damage. Portable CO2 or dry chemical extinguishers are the primary tactical choices for energized electrical equipment fires.

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