USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 4 • Question #103 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room After you have put water on a burning mattress, and the fire appears to have been extinguished, you should then __________.
A
dry the mattress in a warm area
B
make sure the fire is out with CO2
C
pull the mattress apart to ensure no fire remains
✓ Correct Answer
D
secure the mattress in a well ventilated area
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'After you have put water on a burning mattress, and the fire appears to have been extinguished, you should then', the mandated standard is: 'pull the mattress apart to ensure no fire remains'.
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