USCG USCG Safety Deck
Set 3 • Question #78 of 105
Launch Interactive Practice Room You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room. You should secure the power, then __________.
A
use a portable foam extinguisher
B
use a low-velocity fog adapter with the fire hose
C
use a portable CO2 extinguisher
✓ Correct Answer
D
determine the cause of the fire
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
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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